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DF08 FJU

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

98,687 mi
Last recorded98,687 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 FJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 98,687 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 97,896 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 97,700 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 97,304 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 97,303 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 96,551 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 93,762 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))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 93,762 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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 2 Mar 2020 89,803 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2019 89,794 miles

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

Gear box sump corroded

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 88,163 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 88,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 84,126 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2017 76,382 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 69,679 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 69,679 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear most (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 60,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2014 48,804 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 48,804 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2013 39,538 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 35,157 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 22,956 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 22,956 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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DF08 FJU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DF08 FJU, 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 DF08 FJU registered?

DF08 FJU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 August 2008.

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