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M22 DAJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

63,004 mi
Last recorded63,004 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM22 DAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 63,004 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 60,251 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 57,820 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 11 Apr 2024 57,819 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 4 Apr 2023 56,384 miles

Offside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play

centre rear brake light not working

front brake discs corroded on outer edges

Pass 11 Apr 2022 54,907 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded and worn badly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2022 54,907 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded and worn badly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 53,170 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all worn and corroded badly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

middle exhaust split and blowing slightly

Fail 6 Apr 2021 53,170 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all worn and corroded badly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

middle exhaust split and blowing slightly

Pass 26 Mar 2020 52,351 miles

exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn

Pass 10 Apr 2019 49,319 miles

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

exhaust cracked and blowing slightly

Pass 4 Apr 2018 47,264 miles

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2017 44,396 miles

Front brake discs corroded and worn

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2016 40,507 miles

rear drop links noisy

Pass 8 Apr 2015 35,730 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 30,755 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 23,329 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 18,892 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 14,939 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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M22 DAJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 M22 DAJ, 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 M22 DAJ registered?

M22 DAJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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