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LS08 TLY

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

99,192 mi
Last recorded99,192 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 TLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 99,192 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 90,875 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play As marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2024 90,875 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play As marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 83,514 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 75,396 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 73,913 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 72,023 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 70,205 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 65,003 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 64,936 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 58,270 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 51,218 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Mar 2016 51,218 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2015 46,072 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2014 37,722 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2013 30,927 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 25,530 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low 245/35/18 y

offside rear tyre starting wearing low in places

Fail 30 Mar 2012 25,550 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing low 245/35/18 y

offside rear tyre starting wearing low in places

Pass 30 Mar 2011 19,509 miles

Advise:n/s/f & o/s/f tyres inner edges worn badly & slight sidewall damage & splitting/perishing

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 TLY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 TLY, 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 TLY registered?

LS08 TLY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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