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J60 JOD

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

67,423 mi
Last recorded67,423 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ60 JOD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 67,423 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 66,838 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Crack in pipe leading to box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 13 May 2025 66,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Crack in pipe leading to box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 1 May 2024 61,803 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 61,740 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 58,038 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 55,557 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 53,249 miles

Battery flat

Both dipped beams flickering (Due to battery)

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Fuel line leak (stopped for the moment)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Side repeaters dim (Both) (Due to battery)

Fail 31 May 2021 53,249 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Battery flat

Both dipped beams flickering (Due to battery)

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Fuel line leak (stopped for the moment)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Side repeaters dim (Both) (Due to battery)

Pass 23 May 2019 50,986 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 47,292 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 47,178 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2017 42,243 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 37,185 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 31,688 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 29,853 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 28,375 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 22,975 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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J60 JOD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J60 JOD, 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 J60 JOD registered?

J60 JOD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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