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J2 RUB

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

44,512 mi
Last recorded44,512 miles
Recorded on25 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 RUB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2026 44,512 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 44,438 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 43,224 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 44,319 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 44,082 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 43,420 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 41,941 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 41,941 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 39,725 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 37,803 miles

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 37,803 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 34,709 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 30,499 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2013 26,025 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 21,144 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 17,110 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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J2 RUB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 J2 RUB, 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 J2 RUB registered?

J2 RUB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is J2 RUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J2 RUB shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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