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FA57 JJR

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,387 mi
Last recorded83,387 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA57 JJR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 83,387 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Broken and cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 83,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm fitted with incorrect arm for position, castor arm fitted in camber arm place

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Broken and cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 83,331 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 82,553 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

covers and under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 15 May 2023 79,230 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2022 74,462 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 71,801 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 69,638 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 69,631 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2019 65,963 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 61,182 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 56,370 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 47,008 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 32,660 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 24,599 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn almost bald on the inner edge

offside front tyre worn bald on the inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2014 24,599 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn almost bald on the inner edge

offside front tyre worn bald on the inner edge

Pass 2 Mar 2013 16,755 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 16,732 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 10,519 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 6,578 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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FA57 JJR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FA57 JJR, 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 FA57 JJR registered?

FA57 JJR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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