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J200 SLT

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,306 mi
Last recorded69,306 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ200 SLT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 69,306 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber upper mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 69,305 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber upper mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 62,466 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 56,561 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 49,613 miles

boot lid secured in the closed position but not able to be opened

Fail 25 Aug 2022 49,611 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

boot lid secured in the closed position but not able to be opened

Pass 24 Aug 2021 42,373 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 42,372 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 35,126 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 33,531 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint facing up (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2019 31,090 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2018 27,513 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 6 Mar 2018 27,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2017 24,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2016 19,422 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2015 15,876 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 15,046 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 14,662 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 12,046 miles

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 22 Feb 2011 8,201 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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J200 SLT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J200 SLT, 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 J200 SLT registered?

J200 SLT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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