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CX08 TZJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,569 mi
Last recorded72,569 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX08 TZJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 72,569 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 71,899 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 71,049 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 70,214 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 68,651 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 67,456 miles

Offside Front tyre starting to crack slightly on outer wall

Pass 6 Nov 2019 66,705 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 65,444 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES HAVE SLIGHT PERISHING

Pass 10 Nov 2017 65,018 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES HAVE SLIGHT PERISHING

Fail 10 Nov 2017 65,017 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

BOTH FRONT TYRES HAVE SLIGHT PERISHING

Pass 31 Oct 2016 64,366 miles

Front both tyres inner tread low

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 64,115 miles

Nearside Front boot split on control arm

Nearside Front surface cracks on tyre

Offside Front boot split on control arm

Offside Front surface cracks on tyre

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2015 61,672 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jul 2015 61,672 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2014 60,888 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 60,887 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

support bar between rear exhausts broken

Pass 11 Dec 2013 58,092 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2013 58,092 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

oil level low

Pass 14 Dec 2012 46,835 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 35,258 miles

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

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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CX08 TZJ 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 CX08 TZJ, 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 CX08 TZJ registered?

CX08 TZJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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