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DR04 GAZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,184 mi
Last recorded33,184 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDR04 GAZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 23 May 2025 33,184 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 32,571 miles

All rear suspension arms corroded

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 32,069 miles

covers & shields fitted

Pass 16 May 2022 29,076 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 19 May 2021 26,189 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 28 May 2020 23,729 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 19,356 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 17,926 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 17,316 miles

floor and engine under trays fitted

osf washer jet partly blocked

Pass 23 Aug 2016 17,312 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edge and perished

Pass 11 Sep 2015 17,305 miles

BOTH front tyres damaged on outer side wall and cracking in tread

engine cover/ under tray fitted

front brakes imbalance

Pass 21 Aug 2014 17,300 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres cracked

Pass 4 Sep 2013 17,198 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2012 16,373 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 16,075 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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DR04 GAZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DR04 GAZ, 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 DR04 GAZ registered?

DR04 GAZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 June 2008.

Is DR04 GAZ safe to buy?

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