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LP08 WZG

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

89,416 mi
Last recorded89,416 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP08 WZG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 89,416 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2026 89,408 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2025 89,235 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 88,139 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 86,458 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 84,506 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 83,153 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 80,198 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 78,142 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just below 3mm - Legal limit 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 78,141 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above diff (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above diff (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just below 3mm - Legal limit 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 73,873 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 73,873 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2018 70,970 miles

under trays fitted restricting testers view

Pass 20 Feb 2017 67,442 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides 2mm (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 61,223 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 55,041 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 47,755 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 47,755 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 39,943 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 32,069 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2012 32,069 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 27,966 miles

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)

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 WZG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WZG, 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 LP08 WZG registered?

LP08 WZG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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