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LT08 BNN

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

171,145 mi
Last recorded171,145 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 BNN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 171,145 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 165,948 miles

n/s/r brake pads retaining spring broken

park brake needs attention to improve performance

Fail 17 Jun 2024 165,086 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn trailing arm ball joint excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/r brake pads retaining spring broken

park brake needs attention to improve performance

Pass 12 Jul 2023 147,707 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 131,931 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 126,348 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 124,380 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S + O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 117,272 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 109,404 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 109,404 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 105,791 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 81,764 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 62,714 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 46,551 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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 11 Feb 2014 46,551 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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 18 Feb 2013 37,264 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 31,524 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 25,956 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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LT08 BNN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LT08 BNN, 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 LT08 BNN registered?

LT08 BNN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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