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J25 LNS

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,544 mi
Last recorded94,544 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ25 LNS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 94,544 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both rear brake back plates heaverly deteriorated and corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2026 94,544 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both rear brake back plates heaverly deteriorated and corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2025 89,815 miles

general underbody corrosion

Fail 27 Mar 2025 89,815 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2023 86,815 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 78,935 miles

bay covers

nsf & nsr disks plates corroded

underbody undersealed

Fail 29 Apr 2022 78,930 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

bay covers

nsf & nsr disks plates corroded

underbody undersealed

Pass 13 May 2021 76,067 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 76,043 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 73,719 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 70,820 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 65,745 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 65,745 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 14 Nov 2016 62,708 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 62,708 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 56,055 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 56,055 miles

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 47,934 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 43,592 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 40,573 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2012 34,642 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 28,766 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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J25 LNS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 J25 LNS, 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 J25 LNS registered?

J25 LNS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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