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LS08 EJN

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

91,357 mi
Last recorded91,357 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 EJN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 91,357 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2025 91,357 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 May 2024 90,280 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 82,899 miles

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective & offside brackets before rear axle (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2022 76,092 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 May 2021 69,484 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 May 2021 69,484 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2020 64,989 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 59,593 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2018 52,199 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 52,199 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 44,397 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 38,571 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 33,327 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 31,999 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 31,483 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 29,532 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 49,630 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)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 20,227 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 EJN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red 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 EJN, 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 LS08 EJN registered?

LS08 EJN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for LS08 EJN 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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