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MD08 JWL

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

94,196 mi
Last recorded94,196 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD08 JWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 94,196 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all been black wax oiled (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 28 May 2026 94,152 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded end (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex end (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all been black wax oiled (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 93,176 miles

Nearside Front driving light inop

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material been under seal black (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jun 2025 93,174 miles

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

Nearside Front driving light inop

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material been under seal black (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 89,164 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2024 89,142 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 75,700 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Jun 2020 75,683 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 73,175 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 66,892 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 57,360 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 57,022 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 23 Jun 2016 50,035 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 46,171 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 40,524 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 34,612 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 34,612 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 25,547 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 25,427 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 17,494 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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MD08 JWL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MD08 JWL, 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 MD08 JWL registered?

MD08 JWL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 August 2008.

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