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G15 SPJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

67,249 mi
Last recorded67,249 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG15 SPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 67,249 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2026 67,244 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 66,506 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 65,342 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 29 Aug 2023 64,031 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 64,029 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 62,424 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 61,120 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 18 Aug 2021 61,086 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 20 Aug 2020 58,789 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 54,626 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 54,591 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 51,951 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 49,731 miles

front discs worn

front pads worn low

Fail 3 Apr 2017 49,731 miles

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

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

front discs worn

front pads worn low

Pass 18 Mar 2016 40,851 miles

both front tyres wearing low

both rear tyres worn low and cracking up

Pass 24 Mar 2015 33,362 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 30,874 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 26,857 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 22,621 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 21,881 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 17,326 miles

near side rear fog lamp not working

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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G15 SPJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 G15 SPJ, 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 G15 SPJ registered?

G15 SPJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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