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LM57 JXT

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

120,423 mi
Last recorded120,423 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM57 JXT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2023 120,423 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

All suspension components showing surface corrosion.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 113,940 miles

windscreen chipped

Fail 27 Jun 2019 113,940 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

windscreen chipped

Pass 4 Jul 2018 106,532 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn to inner edge

Fail 30 Jun 2018 106,449 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective central mount (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn to inner edge

Pass 5 Jul 2017 93,927 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 93,898 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 75,923 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle fitted with engine/undercover

Pass 10 Jan 2015 66,087 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 57,593 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Dec 2012 47,504 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2011 37,607 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 27,207 miles

Both front tyre treads are starting to get low.

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?

Based on 1,335,553 MOT tests across 81,472 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,226
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
81,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,060
coil spring broken 11,334
Stop lamp not working 8,797
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,610
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8,088
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LM57 JXT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 50,660 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Slk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LM57 JXT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Slk typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LM57 JXT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 January 2008.

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