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JT08 JAS

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,794 mi
Last recorded73,794 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJT08 JAS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 73,794 miles

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

under shields covering testable items

Pass 20 Aug 2025 72,409 miles

under shields covering testable items

Pass 30 Aug 2024 71,742 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front head lights starting to fade on the lenses.

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 70,308 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened and inner bushes worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 70,303 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened and inner bushes worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 69,205 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 67,895 miles

Central stop light inoperative

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess transmission mount deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 67,894 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Central stop light inoperative

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess transmission mount deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 67,001 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 64,816 miles

Both front tyres badly worn inner edges

Fail 8 Apr 2019 64,811 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front tyres badly worn inner edges

Pass 16 Apr 2018 62,400 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides, prior to ferrules. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 62,400 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides, prior to ferrules. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 59,054 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Camber (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Camber (2.4.G.2)

Wiper blades smearing

o/s/f fog lamp lense smashed

Fail 12 Apr 2017 59,054 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Camber (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Camber (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Wiper blades smearing

o/s/f fog lamp lense smashed

Pass 15 Apr 2016 54,764 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted at time of test.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front fog light cracked.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases y section. (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 49,537 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f fog light cracked.

Fail 24 Apr 2015 49,534 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f fog light cracked.

Pass 16 Apr 2014 44,351 miles

Both front wiper blades worn. Attention soon.

Pass 24 Apr 2013 37,347 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 30,235 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 21,967 miles

n/s/r tyre worn to tread warning bars

o/s/r tyre worn close to tread warning bars

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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JT08 JAS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red 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 JT08 JAS, 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 JT08 JAS registered?

JT08 JAS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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