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LS08 EFD

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

96,504 mi
Last recorded96,504 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 EFD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 96,504 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 95,201 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 94,715 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 94,703 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 95,962 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 92,529 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 88,630 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2020 86,485 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside parking brake performance low

Fail 19 Mar 2020 86,467 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush displaced (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside parking brake performance low

Pass 16 Mar 2019 78,363 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 71,227 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 64,480 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear most (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 55,921 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 55,799 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 54,367 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 45,157 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 36,991 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

n/s/f & o/s/r tyres worn close to depth warning markers

Fail 3 Jun 2011 32,545 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 32,545 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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LS08 EFD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 LS08 EFD, 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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LS08 EFD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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