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MK08 JVL

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

48,105 mi
Last recorded48,105 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 JVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 48,105 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 47,564 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 24,240 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 24,240 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 22,723 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 21,621 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 15,044 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 11,362 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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MK08 JVL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MK08 JVL, 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 MK08 JVL registered?

MK08 JVL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is MK08 JVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK08 JVL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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