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D9 SJG

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,220 mi
Last recorded105,220 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD9 SJG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 105,220 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge MEASURED AT JUST 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge MEASURED AT JUST 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2026 105,213 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm downward facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 101,336 miles

both POS and NEG battery terminals are loose

Pass 16 Jun 2023 97,125 miles

UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION - MORE ADVANCED IN AREAS

Fail 16 Jun 2023 97,125 miles

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

UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION - MORE ADVANCED IN AREAS

Pass 22 Jun 2022 94,877 miles

Nearside Front wing corroded

Offside Front corroded

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 94,863 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing corroded

Offside Front corroded

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 94,751 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damage

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 94,640 miles

Exhaust mounting defective one of middle (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2019 94,640 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective one of middle (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 94,229 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 93,896 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 88,932 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 88,932 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 87,605 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 84,870 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 82,685 miles

centre exhaust mounting detached but exhaust still secure

Fail 28 Aug 2014 82,685 miles

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

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

centre exhaust mounting detached but exhaust still secure

Pass 30 Aug 2013 73,068 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 73,068 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Both Main To Rear Brake Pipes Starting To Corrode In Places.

Pass 14 Sep 2012 62,183 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 59,401 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 59,401 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 49,226 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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D9 SJG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D9 SJG, 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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D9 SJG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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