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F1 MGG

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

43,694 mi
Last recorded43,694 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF1 MGG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 43,694 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 43,570 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 43,431 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 43,275 miles

All four brake discs rusty and corroded due to lack of use

Front brakes noisey when rotated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2023 43,265 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

All four brake discs rusty and corroded due to lack of use

Front brakes noisey when rotated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 43,049 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 42,636 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 42,228 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 38,460 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 35,587 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 32,532 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Windscreen damaged outside zone a

Pass 22 Apr 2016 29,203 miles

n/s front tyre outer side wall perrished

Pass 30 Apr 2015 25,925 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

screen cracked

Fail 28 Apr 2015 25,900 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

screen cracked

Pass 29 Apr 2014 22,696 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen cracked outside the swept zone

Pass 26 Apr 2013 19,297 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 16,290 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 11,452 miles

nearside rear tyre damaged but not down to cords/reinforcing

Fail 28 Apr 2011 11,451 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

nearside rear tyre damaged but not down to cords/reinforcing

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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F1 MGG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 F1 MGG, 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 F1 MGG registered?

F1 MGG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is F1 MGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for F1 MGG shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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