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C13 JFS

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

75,423 mi
Last recorded75,423 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC13 JFS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 75,423 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 75,173 miles

Engine bay and under body covers fitted as standard obscuring various testable components

Pass 13 Nov 2023 74,328 miles

Under body covers fitted as standard obscuring various testable components

Pass 21 Nov 2022 73,827 miles

under body covers fitted as standard obscuring various testable components

Pass 15 Nov 2021 73,723 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Slight buckle inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Under body covers fitted as standard obscuring various testable components

Pass 17 Nov 2020 73,608 miles

Under body covers fitted as standard obscuring various testable components

Pass 6 Nov 2019 73,409 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 15 Nov 2018 72,837 miles

engine covers

Fail 15 Nov 2018 72,837 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

engine covers

Pass 9 Nov 2017 70,998 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 70,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 66,775 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 57,084 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 47,778 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 42,191 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 34,343 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 30,818 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 27,054 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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C13 JFS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 C13 JFS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C13 JFS registered?

C13 JFS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is C13 JFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C13 JFS shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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