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Y6 JDL

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

81,926 mi
Last recorded81,926 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY6 JDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 81,926 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 74,481 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 68,243 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 64,898 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 64,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 61,641 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 6 Jul 2021 58,450 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 56,202 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 53,401 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 49,793 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 12 Jul 2017 44,207 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 44,174 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint [rear arm] (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint [rear arm] (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 39,062 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 32,313 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 26,020 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 18,421 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 8,999 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 7,028 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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Y6 JDL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc 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 Y6 JDL, 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 Y6 JDL registered?

Y6 JDL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 May 2008.

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