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AK08 GUX

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

99,740 mi
Last recorded99,740 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 GUX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 99,740 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

underbody has underseal

Pass 18 Mar 2025 99,069 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

underbody has underseal

Pass 13 Mar 2024 98,104 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 15 Mar 2023 97,449 miles

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

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 1 Apr 2022 93,842 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 91,537 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear underbody heavily painted

Pass 27 Aug 2020 89,334 miles

Floor sections have been undersealed

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

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

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 87,876 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 87,488 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 82,476 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 82,476 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2016 76,131 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 70,103 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 65,118 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 56,999 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2013 46,636 miles

N/S/R TYRE 2.8MM / CORROSION XLIP ON FRONT DISCS / UNDER COVERS FITTED

Pass 6 Feb 2012 37,621 miles

N/S/F Tyre edges are at 0mm

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 27,397 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AK08 GUX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 AK08 GUX, 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 AK08 GUX registered?

AK08 GUX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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