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V222 TJS

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

72,467 mi
Last recorded72,467 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV222 TJS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 72,467 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2026 72,466 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 69,863 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 68,302 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 64,557 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 63,760 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 63,406 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 62,994 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 61,653 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 59,335 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 59,335 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 May 2017 56,673 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 50,376 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing along both edges more along inside edge

Nearside rear tyre has damage to its outer sidewall and is wearing along its inside edge

Offside front tyre wearing both edge more along inside edge

Offside rear tyre has a small crack/cut to inner sidewall

Offside rear tyre is wearing along it's inside edge

Offside rear tyre has a cut showing a few chords on it's inside edge within the legal requirements of 25mm

Pass 20 May 2015 41,613 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 41,481 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 41,481 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 35,516 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 28,023 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2012 26,717 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 20,400 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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V222 TJS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 V222 TJS, 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 V222 TJS registered?

V222 TJS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 December 2008.

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