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JO53 KLO

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

57,559 mi
Last recorded57,559 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJO53 KLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 57,559 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 52,634 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 48,296 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 47,397 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 47,397 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2022 46,615 miles

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

nearside parking brake effort slightly low

Pass 5 Jun 2021 45,454 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 45,085 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 44,074 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 42,390 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 37,087 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 33,448 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 28,196 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 24,884 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 20,229 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 15,345 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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JO53 KLO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 JO53 KLO, 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 JO53 KLO registered?

JO53 KLO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 11 August 2008.

Is JO53 KLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for JO53 KLO shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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