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T12 CJA

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

59,641 mi
Last recorded59,641 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT12 CJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 59,641 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2025 59,638 miles

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

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 54,584 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 54,582 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40r18 927 xl. contisportcontact 5 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 48,488 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 48,486 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 42,328 miles

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

nearside front tyre bald inside edge

Fail 9 Jan 2023 42,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

nearside front tyre bald inside edge

Pass 6 Jan 2022 37,477 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 37,476 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 33,056 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 29,804 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 27,119 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 24,901 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 23,401 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 20,151 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 20,151 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 17,126 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 16,058 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 13,888 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 12,178 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 7,843 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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T12 CJA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 T12 CJA, 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 T12 CJA registered?

T12 CJA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 July 2008.

Is T12 CJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T12 CJA shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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