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LR08 GUO

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

99,559 mi
Last recorded99,559 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 GUO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 99,559 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 99,106 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 98,084 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 96,944 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 96,941 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 950,511 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides outer wall and outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material running to brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides outer wall and outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 95,508 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides outer wall and outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material running to brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides outer wall and outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 94,480 miles

rear exhaust brackets

Pass 11 Feb 2020 93,319 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 93,261 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 90,381 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 87,709 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 87,689 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

ignition switch stiff to operate

Pass 18 Mar 2016 80,544 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 66,416 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 51,780 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

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

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 1 Mar 2013 36,152 miles

light damage to swept areas of windscreen.

Pass 2 Mar 2012 31,856 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 25,275 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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LR08 GUO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LR08 GUO, 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 LR08 GUO registered?

LR08 GUO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is LR08 GUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR08 GUO shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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