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LX08 UWF

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

83,917 mi
Last recorded83,917 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 UWF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 83,917 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 82,706 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 82,706 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 81,297 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 81,295 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 78,757 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 74,226 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 72,304 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 70,573 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Offside and nearside (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 70,573 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Offside and nearside (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 67,899 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 67,899 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 61,212 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Nov 2018 61,212 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2017 54,239 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2016 45,574 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 45,574 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 42,317 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 37,817 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 31,433 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre starting to perish

offside front tyre starting to perish

wiper blades smear

Pass 10 May 2013 26,127 miles

damged to nearside rear tyre sidewall, cords not exposed

Fail 8 May 2013 26,127 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear valve stems perished

damged to nearside rear tyre sidewall, cords not exposed

Pass 15 May 2012 21,849 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 21,845 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 20,541 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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LX08 UWF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LX08 UWF, 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 LX08 UWF registered?

LX08 UWF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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