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LV08 RBO

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,488 mi
Last recorded62,488 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 RBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 62,488 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 54,116 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted at the time of test

Pass 22 Sep 2023 53,991 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 53,991 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working Pump not operational. (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working Pump not operational. (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 53,464 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2022 53,463 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 52,029 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 49,857 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 47,798 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 43,210 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 43,209 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 37,008 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 37,008 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 34,098 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 29,281 miles

deep cuts around outer side wall n/s/r tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2013 25,315 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 20,881 miles

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)

deep cut on side wall n/s/f and n/s/r tyres

Pass 24 Mar 2011 17,178 miles

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)

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 RBO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc 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 LV08 RBO, 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 RBO registered?

LV08 RBO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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The MOT history for LV08 RBO shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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