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S777 JGM

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

54,048 mi
Last recorded54,048 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS777 JGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 54,048 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 52,750 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2025 52,748 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 51,274 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 50,740 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 50,740 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 50,241 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 50,241 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 49,295 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 49,294 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 48,798 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 47,284 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 45,142 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 54,142 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 45,142 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 39,645 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front wipers leaving smear marks on screen

Pass 5 Feb 2016 33,064 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 26,921 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 23,961 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 19,603 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)

SRS warning lamp indicates a system fault

Pass 25 Feb 2012 16,196 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 13,232 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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S777 JGM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 S777 JGM, 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 S777 JGM registered?

S777 JGM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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The MOT history for S777 JGM shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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