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S70 LRH

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,336 mi
Last recorded95,336 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS70 LRH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 95,336 miles

Front both front lower arms corroded

Front both front shocks corroded

Front both front wheel bearings have slight play

Front both front wings badly corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2025 95,336 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front both front lower arms corroded

Front both front shocks corroded

Front both front wheel bearings have slight play

Front both front wings badly corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2024 94,780 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2024 94,753 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 93,536 miles

Front tyres inner and outer edges wear.

Manufacture under covering and suspension covers fitted not allowing a full inspection.

Fail 8 Nov 2023 93,464 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Front tyres inner and outer edges wear.

Manufacture under covering and suspension covers fitted not allowing a full inspection.

Pass 4 Nov 2022 90,123 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear park brake low

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 85,176 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 81,329 miles

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

HAND BRAKE LOW

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 77,000 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 73,652 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 62,414 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 48,193 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 35,842 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 24,491 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 23,370 miles

FRont wipers smeering screen

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 27 May 2013 20,622 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 15,834 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 14,692 miles

Nearside dip beam bulb intensity is slightly reduced

Fail 12 Dec 2011 14,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside dip beam bulb intensity is slightly reduced

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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S70 LRH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S70 LRH, 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 S70 LRH registered?

S70 LRH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 November 2008.

Is S70 LRH safe to buy?

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