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LP08 HHW

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,771 mi
Last recorded39,771 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP08 HHW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 39,771 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 38,997 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp number plate lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 37,621 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component ball joint has slight play nearside front ( rear most arm ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside + nearside front almost perished , not to chords yet (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear tyre almost perished , not to chords yet (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside rear tyre very thin on inner edge

Pass 18 Oct 2022 36,616 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside + offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 35,864 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside + nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 35,205 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 34,783 miles

Nearside registration lamp flashing intermittently

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 34,783 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside registration lamp flashing intermittently

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 34,177 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 33,201 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 33,200 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 32,647 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 32,646 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 31,674 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on 1.6mm legal limit.

possible slight roughness in o/s/f wheel bearing.

Pass 30 Jun 2014 30,259 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 26,996 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 26,931 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 24,159 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 24,159 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 18,866 miles

front tyres wearing thin on inner edges.

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

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

o/s+n/s/f tyres starting to crack+perish slightly.

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 HHW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HHW, 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 HHW registered?

LP08 HHW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 July 2008.

Is LP08 HHW safe to buy?

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