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G11 DOS

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

106,637 mi
Last recorded106,637 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG11 DOS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 106,637 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 98,995 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 90,287 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 82,015 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 82,008 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 82,007 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 71,008 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 62,162 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 62,160 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 61,742 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 61,012 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 54,328 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 54,328 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 50,487 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides worn (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 47,490 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (2.4.G.2)

front and rear pads low

Pass 28 Mar 2015 44,558 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 40,903 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 40,903 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 33,750 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 29,365 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 29,365 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2011 26,765 miles

o/s/f tyre inner edge tread worn & side sipes void

Fail 17 May 2011 26,765 miles

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

o/s/f tyre inner edge tread worn & side sipes void

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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G11 DOS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G11 DOS, 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 G11 DOS registered?

G11 DOS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 May 2008.

Is G11 DOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for G11 DOS shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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