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BJ08 UJZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,822 mi
Last recorded97,822 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 UJZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 97,822 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2025 95,536 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 95,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2023 92,940 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 90,072 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play very slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 90,072 miles

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

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play very slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 86,329 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 83,424 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 78,997 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 78,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2018 71,026 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 63,899 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 63,891 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 53,389 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 45,714 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 39,781 miles

offside front eletric window faulty

Pass 5 Jun 2013 33,463 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 27,577 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 27,577 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 May 2011 21,194 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BJ08 UJZ 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 80%.

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 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 BJ08 UJZ, 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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BJ08 UJZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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