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LS08 FPC

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

69,857 mi
Last recorded69,857 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 FPC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 69,857 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 69,857 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 69,246 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2023 69,246 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 69,229 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 67,554 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 62,878 miles

Exhaust system centre brackets broken but adequately supported

Front wiper blades smearing the screen

Pass 16 Sep 2016 57,147 miles

exhaust mounting corroded but still well supported

Fail 13 Sep 2016 57,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Cut in o/s rear tyre side wall but not deep enough to reach cords

exhaust mounting corroded but still well supported

Pass 28 Sep 2015 49,956 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre Has slight damage to side wall

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 44,680 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 44,585 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 37,632 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 37,632 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 35,220 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 26,873 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 FPC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LS08 FPC, 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 FPC registered?

LS08 FPC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 May 2008.

Is LS08 FPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS08 FPC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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