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59 GLN

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

55,062 mi
Last recorded55,062 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration59 GLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 55,062 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2025 53,329 miles

Central Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose internal mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 52,061 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 52,061 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 50,421 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONG ADVISORY (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONG ADVISORY (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 48,605 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tread and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tread and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 46,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged punctured driven on low pressure [ puncture not repairable] nail outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres perishing on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 45,809 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 43,867 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 41,980 miles

Nearside Rear tyre running low on tread and wearing inner edge

Pass 5 May 2018 41,512 miles

plastic covers under vehicle

Pass 21 Nov 2016 40,398 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2015 37,828 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 7 Nov 2014 36,220 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2013 32,195 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 24,420 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 24,420 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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59 GLN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 59 GLN, 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 59 GLN registered?

59 GLN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 October 2008.

Is 59 GLN safe to buy?

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