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J888 BEL

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

26,322 mi
Last recorded26,322 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ888 BEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 26,322 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 24,234 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 22,744 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 15 Jul 2024 22,744 miles

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Jul 2023 20,621 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 18,064 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 May 2021 16,470 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 15,962 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 15,396 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 15,396 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 14,224 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 13,374 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 12,369 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 10,439 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 10,434 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 9,031 miles

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

o/s rear tyre cracking

Pass 7 Aug 2013 7,665 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 5,828 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 3,578 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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J888 BEL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 J888 BEL, 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 J888 BEL registered?

J888 BEL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 August 2008.

Is J888 BEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J888 BEL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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