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V6 JDK

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

107,840 mi
Last recorded107,840 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV6 JDK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 107,840 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 106,753 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 106,753 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 105,782 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 105,782 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 104,131 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 104,131 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 19 Apr 2023 103,972 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front Tyre wearing on edges and slight damage on outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front Tyre wearing on edges Tyre on 2mm in places and cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 97,935 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 97,935 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 92,147 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2021 92,147 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2020 86,216 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2020 86,216 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2019 79,856 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 71,678 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

covers and trays fitted blocking view of test items

wipers starting to smear

Fail 21 Apr 2018 71,678 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

covers and trays fitted blocking view of test items

wipers starting to smear

Pass 25 Apr 2017 62,600 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wearing low (4.1.E.1)

covers and trays fitted blocking view of test items

Fail 25 Apr 2017 62,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall 2254517 (4.1.D.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wearing low (4.1.E.1)

covers and trays fitted blocking view of test items

Pass 25 Apr 2016 54,552 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 46,582 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Apr 2015

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 43,136 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2013 37,958 miles

under shields fitted partial examination only

Pass 30 Mar 2012 30,146 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 30,146 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 15,861 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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V6 JDK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 V6 JDK, 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 V6 JDK registered?

V6 JDK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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