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A8 XGJ

2010 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests33 (27 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

65,172 mi
Last recorded65,172 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Slk44,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 XGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

27 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 65,172 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 60,914 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 62,729 miles

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))

Fail 21 May 2025 62,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 14 Jun 2024 57,193 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 59,198 miles

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))

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

Fail 10 May 2024 59,196 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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))

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

Pass 24 May 2023 52,498 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2023 52,497 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2023 54,894 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 54,894 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 47,710 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 50,490 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 43,642 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 44,623 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 42,425 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 43,229 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 41,312 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2019 33,115 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 33,115 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 39,531 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 25,016 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 38,918 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm small pin hole (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre tread wearing close too 2mm wear bars

Pass 8 Jun 2017 24,453 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 33,406 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2016 23,180 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 23,963 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 22,316 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 19,140 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 19,140 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 21,454 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 13,682 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2013 18,259 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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A8 XGJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2010 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 44,432 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 XGJ, 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 16 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A8 XGJ registered?

A8 XGJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 May 2010.

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