2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.0L Petrol · LF08 DCZ
2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.0L, petrol). First registered 09 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 56,584 miles. MOT valid until 26 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,584 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LF08 DCZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/05/2026
- 56,584 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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LF08 DCZ Mileage History
- 09/07/202454,065 mi
- 10/04/202555,041 mi+976 mi
- 28/05/202555,046 mi+5 mi
- 07/05/202656,562 mi+1,516 mi
- 11/05/202656,584 mi+22 mi
Average of roughly 1,371 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LF08 DCZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes-Benz Slk (LF08 DCZ) between July 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
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