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TJI 1199

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

32,496 mi
Last recorded32,496 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJI 1199
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 32,496 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2020 32,496 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 31,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn smooth.outer side wall damaged. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 29,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge has side wall damage. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted Rim has damage. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 29,940 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge has side wall damage. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted Rim has damage. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 28,114 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 25,972 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 22,949 miles

damage to o/s/f rim

Pass 3 Dec 2014 18,970 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 15,896 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 12,047 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 8,184 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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TJI 1199 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 TJI 1199, 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 TJI 1199 registered?

TJI 1199 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 September 2008.

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