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W22 TJC

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

89,444 mi
Last recorded89,444 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW22 TJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 89,444 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 84,096 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 79,491 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 75,581 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 75,568 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 72,209 miles

small crack rear exhaust pipe .

Fail 7 Feb 2022 72,202 miles

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

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

small crack rear exhaust pipe .

Pass 26 Feb 2021 68,191 miles

both rear brake pipes to hoses corroded

small crack on rear exhaust pipe

Fail 24 Feb 2021 68,178 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear brake pipes to hoses corroded

small crack on rear exhaust pipe

Pass 22 Apr 2020 65,263 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 57,208 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 42,374 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 41,676 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2016 40,347 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2016 40,347 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 39,287 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres very badly cracking inbetween tread areas 225/50r16

Pass 27 Feb 2014 38,490 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 34,576 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Feb 2013 34,576 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Feb 2012 28,054 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 24,561 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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W22 TJC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 W22 TJC, 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 W22 TJC registered?

W22 TJC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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