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LP08 GVO

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

69,315 mi
Last recorded69,315 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP08 GVO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 69,315 miles

drivers seat bolster loose

o/s/front tyre worn low on inner edge.

Fail 2 Oct 2018 69,315 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

drivers seat bolster loose

front and rear brake discs and pads lipped and worn low.

o/s/front tyre worn low on inner edge.

Pass 21 Oct 2017 66,966 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 66,939 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50R16 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 61,340 miles

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

TYRES - 225/50R16

Fail 7 Sep 2016 61,340 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

TYRES - 225/50R16

Pass 9 Sep 2015 54,322 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 54,322 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 43,568 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 43,567 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2013 35,157 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 35,153 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2012 18,807 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2011 15,225 miles

Very slight surface rust on all brake discs.

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 GVO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GVO, 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 GVO registered?

LP08 GVO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is LP08 GVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP08 GVO shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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