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2016 JK

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,776 mi
Last recorded52,776 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2016 JK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 52,776 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Apr 2026 52,776 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 51,067 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 50,646 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2024 50,645 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.74mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 48,558 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 46,192 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 43,061 miles

under tray/under floor covers fitted

Fail 16 Apr 2021 43,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under tray/under floor covers fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2020 41,503 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 38,350 miles

under tray/under floor covers fitted

Offside Front deep split in inner sidewall not reaching ply or cords

Pass 16 Apr 2018 35,322 miles

under tray/under floor covers fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2017 32,795 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 32,795 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecure securing bolt loose (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecure securing bolt loose (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 31,489 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 30,223 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 20,611 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 16,357 miles

adv on both front brake disc worn

adv on near side front tyre on 1.6m on inner edge and as cut inouter wall and crackes

adv on off side front tyer on 1.6m on inner edge and as light crackes

Fail 29 Feb 2012 16,357 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

adv on both front brake disc worn

adv on near side front tyre on 1.6m on inner edge and as cut inouter wall and crackes

adv on off side front tyer on 1.6m on inner edge and as light crackes

adv on off side rear tyre on 1.9m

Pass 8 Mar 2011 11,900 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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2016 JK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 2016 JK, 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 2016 JK registered?

2016 JK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 6 March 2008.

Is 2016 JK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2016 JK shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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