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A8 SJR

2011 Mercedes-benz Slk

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

78,166 mi
Last recorded78,166 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Slk41,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 SJR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 78,166 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 77,534 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 76,275 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x 2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 76,274 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x 2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 75,040 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 74,399 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted covering some testable items

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 73,162 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 72,854 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2018 71,834 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 58,975 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 46,966 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres bald inside edge

Pass 20 Oct 2015 36,009 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 25,773 miles

nearside front tyre bald inside edge

screw in nearside rear tyre

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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A8 SJR is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Slk in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2011 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 41,484 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 A8 SJR, 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 15 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A8 SJR registered?

A8 SJR is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 November 2011.

Is A8 SJR safe to buy?

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