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K555 JDN

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

78,912 mi
Last recorded78,912 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK555 JDN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 78,912 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2025 78,415 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 78,415 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 76,549 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))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 76,542 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Central Rear exhaust support hanger broken

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 75,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 75,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 71,249 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 71,240 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 68,376 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 68,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 64,345 miles

Nearside Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 59,772 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 57,198 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 55,922 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing uneven and on inner edges

Fail 3 May 2018 55,919 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement up (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing uneven and on inner edges

Pass 20 Apr 2017 51,699 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded possibly fractured (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 20 Apr 2017 51,699 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded possibly fractured (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 May 2016 47,779 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 43,374 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)

o/s/f alloy damaged

Pass 3 Mar 2014 38,744 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 32,748 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 May 2012 25,685 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 25,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2011 23,623 miles

Small splits starting to appear on nearside front tyre inner sidewall where meets tread

Small splits starting to appear on offside front tyre inner sidewall where meets tread

Fail 20 May 2011 23,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Small splits starting to appear on nearside front tyre inner sidewall where meets tread

Small splits starting to appear on offside front tyre inner sidewall where meets tread

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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K555 JDN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 K555 JDN, 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 K555 JDN registered?

K555 JDN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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The MOT history for K555 JDN shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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