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JM04 LVM

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109,964 mi
Last recorded109,964 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJM04 LVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 109,964 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 109,959 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 108,877 miles

FRONT REG PLATE SURROUND/FIXING DAMAGED

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 108,877 miles

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

FRONT REG PLATE SURROUND/FIXING DAMAGED

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 107,071 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rears cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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 Rear Brake pipe greased

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 May 2023 103,237 miles

n/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

n/s/r tyre 3mm

o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 30 May 2022 100,665 miles

under trays and wheel arch liners blocking view of brake pipes

Fail 30 May 2022 100,663 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

under trays and wheel arch liners blocking view of brake pipes

Pass 13 Aug 2021 95,271 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 95,270 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 89,340 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 82,347 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 72,599 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 72,480 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 62,664 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 57,984 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 57,984 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 22,875 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 39,059 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 33,988 miles

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

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

poor light output on o/s headlight

Pass 27 Apr 2012 28,038 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 19,064 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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JM04 LVM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 JM04 LVM, 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 JM04 LVM registered?

JM04 LVM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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