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D5 JCB

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

67,905 mi
Last recorded67,905 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 JCB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 67,905 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 64,620 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 61,189 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 57,704 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 57,697 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 53,637 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 50,359 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 46,986 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 43,776 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 40,235 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 35,680 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 32,402 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 29,571 miles

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

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 1 Jul 2014 25,768 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 21,706 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 20,283 miles

n/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall and deteriating

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 15 Jul 2011 18,545 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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D5 JCB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 D5 JCB, 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 D5 JCB registered?

D5 JCB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 July 2008.

Is D5 JCB safe to buy?

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