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PJ08 WMC

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,618 mi
Last recorded107,618 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 WMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 107,618 miles
Fail 22 May 2026 107,618 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.8mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2025 102,760 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2024 94,130 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 94,128 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most am (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2023 85,993 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 79,268 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 77,063 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 74,832 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 72,986 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 26 Sep 2018 70,838 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 65,952 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 56,526 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 48,642 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 44,228 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 41,048 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 41,048 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 36,148 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 32,582 miles

front brake discs have wear lip/some corrosion on edge of braking surface

Fail 7 Oct 2011 32,582 miles

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

front brake discs have wear lip/some corrosion on edge of braking surface

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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PJ08 WMC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PJ08 WMC, 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 PJ08 WMC registered?

PJ08 WMC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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