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LO08 JYZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,997 mi
Last recorded81,997 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 JYZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 81,997 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 81,997 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 76,962 miles

Nearside side repeater light intensity slightly reduced

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

Fail 4 Jul 2023 76,962 miles

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

Nearside side repeater light intensity slightly reduced

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 70,315 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe offside (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low in center (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 66,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 63,441 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 63,439 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 59,835 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 59,833 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 55,998 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 53,242 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 50,731 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 47,205 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 44,922 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 9 Jul 2013 42,666 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 32,401 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 23,719 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 JYZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LO08 JYZ, 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 JYZ registered?

LO08 JYZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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