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J300 ASW

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

72,054 mi
Last recorded72,054 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ300 ASW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 72,054 miles

All four brake disc back plates corroded.

Body corroded at rear

Both headlamps glazed

Both rear body braces corroded.

Brake lines corroded under body and bonnet

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

Front anti roll bar corroded.

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 71,764 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 71,485 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 71,363 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2022 71,363 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 71,195 miles

Both rear brake back plates corroded

Both rear brake hoses perished and cracked

Both rear brake pipes corroded

Both rear lower suspension arms corroded.

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

Fail 9 Sep 2021 71,180 miles

Service brake excessively binding Offside front (1.2.1 (f))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Rear offside lower (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear brake back plates corroded

Both rear brake hoses perished and cracked

Both rear brake pipes corroded

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside inner pad low and front discs in poor condition

Pass 8 Sep 2020 70,876 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 69,751 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 66,115 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 60,669 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 60,669 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 54,032 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 54,017 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 36,783 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 27,195 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 20,257 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 20,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 15,627 miles

Both front tyres worn on very inside edge.

Fail 18 Sep 2012 15,617 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Both front tyres worn on very inside edge.

Pass 23 Sep 2011 11,358 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 11,343 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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J300 ASW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 J300 ASW, 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 J300 ASW registered?

J300 ASW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 September 2008.

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