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T700 JLS

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

92,533 mi
Last recorded92,533 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT700 JLS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 92,533 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 89,061 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2025 89,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 86,438 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 82,008 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 76,271 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 72,389 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 66,299 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 66,297 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 61,794 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 61,794 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 55,818 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement camber both (2.4.G.2)

Front wiper smear

Pass 18 Feb 2017 52,359 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 52,359 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 48,668 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 48,668 miles

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

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)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 43,098 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 39,262 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 33,910 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 29,867 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2011 24,552 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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T700 JLS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 T700 JLS, 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 T700 JLS registered?

T700 JLS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is T700 JLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for T700 JLS shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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