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V400 MJF

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

78,346 mi
Last recorded78,346 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV400 MJF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 78,346 miles

Front tyre wearing low on edges and small cuts in nearside

Pass 25 Mar 2025 72,648 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 67,936 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2024 67,936 miles

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

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

Nail in tyre offside front and rear ()

Pass 27 Mar 2023 64,399 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 60,377 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front brake discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres approx 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

minor blow from exhaust 'y' piece

rear brake pads incompitantly fitted, (no lubrication to surfaces or contact points

Pass 4 Mar 2021 55,488 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))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 52,621 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 49,029 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 45,218 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 45,218 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 39,322 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 36,735 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 33,623 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 27,175 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 27,175 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 22,378 miles

possible very slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 12 Mar 2012 18,354 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 13,783 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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V400 MJF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 V400 MJF, 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 V400 MJF registered?

V400 MJF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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