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LS08 UYT

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

61,887 mi
Last recorded61,887 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 UYT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019 61,887 miles

Front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

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

Parking brake efficiency only just meets MOT requirements

Pass 25 Sep 2018 54,295 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 245/40x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 245/40x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 50,370 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 48,855 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 48,854 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint steel arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 45,986 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2014 42,513 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 37,582 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 33,533 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 27,366 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 UYT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver 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 UYT, 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 UYT registered?

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

Is LS08 UYT safe to buy?

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