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MJ08 XRA

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

97,056 mi
Last recorded97,056 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 XRA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 97,056 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Jul 2026 97,056 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/35/18 92y michelin pilot sport fitted (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 92,110 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2025 92,110 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 86,817 miles

Central Front Lower gear box sump very corroded

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s rear upper corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s upper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 86,817 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower gear box sump very corroded

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s rear upper corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s upper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 82,278 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OLSO HAS A CUT IN THE TREAD NO CORDS/PLY SHOWING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 81,102 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 78,028 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 75,016 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 71,892 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 66,743 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)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 66,722 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 9 May 2016 55,553 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 50,377 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 46,685 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 39,767 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 28,379 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 23,613 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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MJ08 XRA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MJ08 XRA, 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 MJ08 XRA registered?

MJ08 XRA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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