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J28 ARK

2018 Mercedes-benz Slk

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,556 mi
Last recorded85,556 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ28 ARK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 85,556 miles
Pass 19 May 2026 107,158 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 71,526 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 105,424 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective both snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 55,981 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 103,599 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear Exhaust Bracket Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 46,595 miles

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

poly vee belt worn

Fail 8 Sep 2023 46,594 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

poly vee belt worn

Pass 10 Feb 2023 90,071 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 90,071 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 36,043 miles

tyres swapped around and rear tyres now worn on edge slightly

Fail 23 Sep 2022 36,043 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 84,755 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 25,887 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2021 84,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 May 2021 84,112 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2020 83,174 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 81,961 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 81,961 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 80,856 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 26 May 2017 78,748 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 17 May 2016 72,883 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 19 May 2015 66,190 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 58,462 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2014 58,462 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

parking brake performance low

Pass 24 May 2013 48,294 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 37,075 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 27,529 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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J28 ARK is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Slk in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 J28 ARK, 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 8 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J28 ARK registered?

J28 ARK is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 September 2018.

Is J28 ARK safe to buy?

The MOT history for J28 ARK shows 28 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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