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LV08 PYZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

77,848 mi
Last recorded77,848 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 PYZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 77,848 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 77,843 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2024 68,401 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 68,402 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 61,395 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 58,767 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Sep 2022 58,766 miles

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested Brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Sep 2021 56,223 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 54,941 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 49,654 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 45,721 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 43,780 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 43,778 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

No tread on inside of front tyres .. deep cuts in tyres

Fail 17 Jun 2017 43,753 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Jul 2016 37,417 miles

centre exhaust support corroding

deep cut in nearside front tyre sidewall .. front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 6 Jul 2016 37,415 miles

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

advise to remove offside rear wheel to check coil spring

centre exhaust support corroding

deep cut in nearside front tyre sidewall .. front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Jun 2015 31,234 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 25,153 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 18,093 miles

n/s & o/s front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 8 Jul 2013 17,981 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s & o/s front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Jul 2012 10,018 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 9,307 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 9,307 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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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LV08 PYZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LV08 PYZ, 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 LV08 PYZ registered?

LV08 PYZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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