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JR55 ROT

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

37,198 mi
Last recorded37,198 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJR55 ROT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 37,198 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres are perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 35,521 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 34,304 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres are perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 33,706 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 31,200 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 27,525 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 19,530 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 13,715 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 12,863 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 12,013 miles

both front tires slightly perished

Pass 20 Apr 2015 11,146 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 10,065 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2013 8,834 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 8,833 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 5,853 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 5,665 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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JR55 ROT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc 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 JR55 ROT, 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 JR55 ROT registered?

JR55 ROT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 September 2008.

Is JR55 ROT safe to buy?

The MOT history for JR55 ROT 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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