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LT08 XOR

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,537 mi
Last recorded101,537 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 XOR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 101,537 miles

Headlamp beam image poor.

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working / fog lamp lens broken.

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tailgate only open's with key plip / handle broken / not working.

Pass 15 Nov 2023 97,713 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 92,304 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 92,304 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 86,503 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp smashed/damaged

Pass 20 Nov 2020 80,529 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 68,079 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front fog lamp lens smashed

Pass 27 Mar 2018 56,892 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 47,659 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 47,649 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 41,814 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 38,759 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 36,180 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 34,215 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 31,127 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 27,805 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 27,805 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 24 Mar 2011 27,722 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Offside front brake disc badly corroded .

Offside rear tyre cut outer side wall.

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 XOR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LT08 XOR, 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 XOR registered?

LT08 XOR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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