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WJ08 XYZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

60,169 mi
Last recorded60,169 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 XYZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 60,169 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 58,822 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 57,846 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play minimal (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play minimal (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 57,846 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective hangers on centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play minimal (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play minimal (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 56,640 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 56,071 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 54,784 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 54,362 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play minimal (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 53,475 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 53,475 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 52,362 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 50,796 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 44,201 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 33,901 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 27,298 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 24,403 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 20,622 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 16,701 miles

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

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

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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WJ08 XYZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WJ08 XYZ, 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 WJ08 XYZ registered?

WJ08 XYZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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