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LT56 LOU

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,267 mi
Last recorded69,267 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT56 LOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 69,267 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 62,771 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 60,031 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside headlamp dipped beam slightly dim

Fail 15 Jan 2024 60,028 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside headlamp dipped beam slightly dim

Pass 29 Dec 2022 58,789 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2022 56,761 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 54,779 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 54,777 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 45,375 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 41,978 miles

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

cover sills and shields fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2016 41,107 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 37,083 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2014 32,399 miles

Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear outer arm joint has play

Fail 18 Jun 2014 32,399 miles

Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear outer arm joint has play

Pass 13 May 2013 28,172 miles

Chips in windscreen

Front torque arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight wear on o/s/f tyre inner edge

Pass 10 May 2012 22,885 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 22,885 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 May 2011 17,679 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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LT56 LOU 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 LT56 LOU, 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 LT56 LOU registered?

LT56 LOU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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