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LN56 LAW

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,217 mi
Last recorded89,217 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN56 LAW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 89,217 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wipers split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2255016 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 88,224 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2255016 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 88,194 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2255016 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 87,185 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Dec 2023 87,170 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested osr brake ridged brake pipe burst (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system above rubber pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 86,079 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 85,326 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 84,851 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 82,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 78,578 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 78,578 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 74,044 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 69,967 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 69,135 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 65,783 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

anti freeze -46c

Pass 7 Mar 2013 54,633 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 44,805 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

n/s/f foglamp lens cracked

Pass 11 Mar 2011 33,269 miles

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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LN56 LAW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LN56 LAW, 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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LN56 LAW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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