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J12 RRW

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,455 mi
Last recorded47,455 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 RRW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 47,455 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 47,454 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 43,326 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 41,059 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 40,760 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 40,736 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 38,986 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 36,670 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 31,173 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 31,173 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 May 2012 19,078 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2012 19,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 14,825 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 13,625 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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J12 RRW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J12 RRW, 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 J12 RRW registered?

J12 RRW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 May 2008.

Is J12 RRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J12 RRW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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