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MCJ 65

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

36,075 mi
Last recorded36,075 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCJ 65
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 36,075 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2026 36,065 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working In Boot Lid (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 May 2025 34,775 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread and cut in inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 May 2024 33,598 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 32,234 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 30,548 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 30,548 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 29,415 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 28,625 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 27,003 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 24,848 miles

front tyres worn

Fail 19 Mar 2018 24,843 miles

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

front tyres worn

Pass 28 Mar 2017 23,443 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 21,322 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 19,732 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 17,806 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 15,772 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 14,733 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 13,201 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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MCJ 65 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc 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 MCJ 65, 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 MCJ 65 registered?

MCJ 65 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is MCJ 65 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MCJ 65 shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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