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LP08 FYN

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

63,572 mi
Last recorded63,572 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP08 FYN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 63,572 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 63,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm only (5.2.3 (e))

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

underbody panels fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 6 Sep 2023 59,267 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak at y piece join (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 59,267 miles

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

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both lower (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak at y piece join (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 56,109 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged 205.55.16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear brake pads 2/3 worn

Fail 6 Sep 2022 56,109 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged 205.55.16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear brake pads 2/3 worn

Pass 7 Sep 2021 52,953 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted restricting view on some testable items

Pass 8 Sep 2020 50,069 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 50,069 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 47,145 miles

nearside rear tyre tread 1.6mm only at test

Fail 3 Aug 2019 47,145 miles

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

nearside rear tyre tread 1.6mm only at test

Pass 18 May 2018 44,733 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and 2mm only

Fail 18 May 2018 44,733 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50/16 (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and 2mm only

Pass 9 May 2017 42,343 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 42,343 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2016 36,628 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 32,162 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 28,996 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 26,240 miles

has cut in side wall of n/s/f tyre

Pass 4 May 2012 21,963 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 14,481 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 14,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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LP08 FYN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LP08 FYN, 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 LP08 FYN registered?

LP08 FYN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is LP08 FYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP08 FYN shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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