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M11 JSU

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

128,119 mi
Last recorded128,119 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM11 JSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 128,119 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 126,675 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 126,654 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 115,471 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2023 115,383 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached loose at top mount (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm has an unsafe modification incorrect arm fitted - rear arm (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 103,922 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 91,379 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 82,006 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 82,004 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 72,570 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 53,523 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 53,523 miles

Exhaust system insecure various mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2017 47,926 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 45,505 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 40,168 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

boyh front tyres worn on inner edges - no cords.

Fail 20 Apr 2015 39,996 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front pads 80% worn

Pass 23 Apr 2014 34,347 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 29,301 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 28,752 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 23,011 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 21,752 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 15,891 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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M11 JSU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 M11 JSU, 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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M11 JSU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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