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EA08 EJY

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

46,000 mi
Last recorded46,000 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 EJY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 46,000 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2026 46,000 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 43,262 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 40,645 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 38,230 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 35,857 miles

engine belly pan fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2021 33,859 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 32,243 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 30,995 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 19 May 2018 29,124 miles

Covers and under-trays obscuring view

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2017 27,937 miles

covers and under-trays obscuring view

Pass 14 May 2016 26,094 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 26,094 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2015 24,067 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 21,470 miles

Offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge and slightly perished on outer sidewall.

Pass 10 May 2013 19,534 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 18,004 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 15,663 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 15,663 miles

Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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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EA08 EJY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EA08 EJY, 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 EA08 EJY registered?

EA08 EJY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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