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LS08 EKC

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

42,655 mi
Last recorded42,655 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 EKC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 42,655 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 39,988 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 38,163 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 33,685 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 30,204 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2013 22,065 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 22,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 17,089 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 16,506 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 15,488 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 EKC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EKC, 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 EKC registered?

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

Is LS08 EKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS08 EKC shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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