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LV08 UUZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

92,962 mi
Last recorded92,962 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 UUZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2023 92,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 88,913 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 88,238 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2021 88,238 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

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

Offside Front Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 87,327 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 87,316 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 83,807 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 80,539 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 80,539 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 77,076 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 77,076 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 73,266 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 70,437 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2014 66,299 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 64,392 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 54,402 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 41,881 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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LV08 UUZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LV08 UUZ, 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 UUZ registered?

LV08 UUZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for LV08 UUZ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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