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V8 LLV

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

35,084 mi
Last recorded35,084 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 LLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 35,084 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 34,116 miles

General corrosion front and rear suspension

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

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

Pass 6 May 2022 32,611 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 31,263 miles

Front and rear shock absorbers external casings lightly corroded

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

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

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

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

Suspension components/underbody greased

Pass 17 Dec 2019 28,517 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 27,970 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both frt light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower both front / front lower arm rubber boots perishing

Pass 20 Jun 2018 27,073 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 25,773 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 25,773 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater obscured more than 50% MIRROR (1.4.A.2d)

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

Pass 20 May 2016 24,229 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 24,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 May 2015 22,684 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 21,518 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 21,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2013 19,174 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 16,506 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 16,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 20 May 2011 14,641 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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V8 LLV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 5,439cc 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 V8 LLV, 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 V8 LLV registered?

V8 LLV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 2 June 2008.

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