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J6 BVJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

35,698 mi
Last recorded35,698 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ6 BVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 35,698 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 35,012 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 33,924 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 33,213 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 32,198 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 31,230 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 30,098 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 25,144 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 22,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished outer side

Offside Front Tyre perished outer side

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 22,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished outer side

Offside Front Tyre perished outer side

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 22,084 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2017 21,883 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 21,090 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 19,121 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2014 17,056 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 13,792 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 10,955 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 8,432 miles

Oil leak from engine N/S

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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J6 BVJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 J6 BVJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J6 BVJ registered?

J6 BVJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is J6 BVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J6 BVJ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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