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C3 ACJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

87,498 mi
Last recorded87,498 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 ACJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 87,498 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2025 87,497 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 84,161 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 81,696 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 77,485 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 73,015 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 71,837 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning full of water (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front arm inner bush / arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front arm inner bush / arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 71,823 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (steel) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning full of water (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front arm inner bush / arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front arm inner bush / arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 68,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread worn inner edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jun 2017 66,326 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 63,433 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2016 63,433 miles

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 52,383 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 49,838 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 48,052 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 44,902 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 39,793 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 35,099 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 34,883 miles

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

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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C3 ACJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 C3 ACJ, 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 C3 ACJ registered?

C3 ACJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 June 2008.

Is C3 ACJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C3 ACJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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