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LT08 LTK

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,749 mi
Last recorded80,749 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 LTK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 80,749 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 78,440 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 72,355 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cracked (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2024 72,355 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cracked (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 65,369 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle exhaust cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

slight knocking from n/s front suspension

Pass 13 Apr 2022 59,806 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Apr 2022 59,755 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 55,497 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 53,445 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Oct 2020 53,445 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear brake disc looks to have gotten very hot

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Oct 2019 41,308 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 49,313 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 49,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2017 23,332 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 22,642 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 21,775 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2014 20,175 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 18,360 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 16,043 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 11,306 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 LTK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LTK, 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 LTK registered?

LT08 LTK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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