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TJ08 ARJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

89,028 mi
Last recorded89,028 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJ08 ARJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 89,028 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 86,770 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 85,158 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 82,717 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2022 82,698 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 80,593 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 80,586 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 78,463 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 78,458 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 78,308 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s rear break pipes corroded to fex (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 78,308 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s rear break pipes corroded to fex (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 76,542 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES …..

BRAKE PIPES TO BOTH REAR FLEXI HOSES CORRODED ...

Pass 31 Aug 2017 75,121 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 73,604 miles

covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 4 Jun 2015 72,332 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2014 65,957 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight play both sides front lower ball joints

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 May 2014 65,787 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight play both sides front lower ball joints

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2013 50,516 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 22 May 2013 50,516 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 May 2012 33,998 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 May 2012 33,998 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 20,433 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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TJ08 ARJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 TJ08 ARJ, 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 TJ08 ARJ registered?

TJ08 ARJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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