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RJZ 3874

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

82,441 mi
Last recorded82,441 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJZ 3874
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 82,441 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 81,101 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2024 81,101 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 79,217 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 76,717 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 76,717 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 75,154 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 73,965 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 72,581 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 72,528 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 69,340 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 64,935 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 54,083 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 44,561 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 44,561 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 33,126 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 14 Sep 2013 25,951 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2012 23,280 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 22,902 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 20,420 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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RJZ 3874 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RJZ 3874, 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 RJZ 3874 registered?

RJZ 3874 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 August 2008.

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