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EX08 JVR

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

50,419 mi
Last recorded50,419 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 JVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 50,419 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres perished

Fail 6 Mar 2018 50,419 miles

front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres perished

Pass 10 Jan 2017 46,984 miles

FRONT TYRES CRACKED IN BOTTOM OF TREADS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 42,676 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 38,958 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 31,841 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 27,964 miles

Both front tyres cracked

Pass 29 Mar 2012 22,542 miles

N/S/F tyre cracking- not deep enough to expose chords

O/S/F tyre cracking- not deep enough to expose chords

Pass 30 Mar 2011 16,578 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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EX08 JVR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EX08 JVR, 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 EX08 JVR registered?

EX08 JVR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is EX08 JVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX08 JVR shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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