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LO08 GDV

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

45,187 mi
Last recorded45,187 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 45,187 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 44,612 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 43,278 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 42,248 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 41,865 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 40,345 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 37,209 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 34,973 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 32,515 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 32,512 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 29,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 29,026 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 26,129 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 22,500 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 18,163 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 13,183 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 GDV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GDV, 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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What year was LO08 GDV registered?

LO08 GDV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is LO08 GDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO08 GDV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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