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LO08 BUU

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,638 mi
Last recorded107,638 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 BUU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 107,638 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 103,206 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 96,324 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 91,640 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 89,585 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 86,614 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 82,379 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine covers and vehicle undertrays fitted

Fail 26 May 2020 82,377 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine covers and vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2019 80,741 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes over axle lightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 76,794 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 76,791 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 73,172 miles

both horns insecure, dangling from loom

Fail 7 Jun 2017 73,172 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both horns insecure, dangling from loom

Pass 15 Jun 2016 72,214 miles

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

Parking brake adjustment required .

Wrong size tyres fit on rear wheel rims.

Pass 25 Mar 2015 71,164 miles

Parking brake adustment required

Wrong size tyres fited on rear wheel rims !!!! Correct 225/50/16

Pass 4 Apr 2014 69,226 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 67,938 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 37,936 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 61,454 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 50,989 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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LO08 BUU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LO08 BUU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LO08 BUU registered?

LO08 BUU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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