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V11 JSE

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

100,764 mi
Last recorded100,764 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV11 JSE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2026 100,764 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 99,234 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering arms slight play

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 96,660 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 94,082 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Strong advise front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 90,525 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 4 Feb 2022 90,525 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 2 Feb 2021 88,229 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2021 88,229 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 86,961 miles

Nearside front steering arm slight play

Nearside front tyre slight wear on edges

Offside front tyre wearing inside edge and tread splitting slightly

Fail 10 Feb 2020 86,961 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside front steering arm slight play

Nearside front tyre slight wear on edges

Offside front tyre wearing inside edge and tread splitting slightly

Pass 1 Feb 2019 83,662 miles

Front tyres tread stepped

Rear metal brake pipes corroding

Slight play in nearside front steering arm

Fail 1 Feb 2019 83,662 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyres tread stepped

Offside rear tyre close to marker bars

Rear metal brake pipes corroding

Slight play in nearside front steering arm

Pass 25 Jan 2018 73,085 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 60,888 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2016 59,502 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 58,288 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2014 54,931 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 47,366 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 37,369 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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V11 JSE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 V11 JSE, 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 V11 JSE registered?

V11 JSE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 September 2008.

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