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G16 DAJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,829 mi
Last recorded78,829 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG16 DAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 78,829 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 76,282 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 76,282 miles

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

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

Offside product on upper glass in swept area

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 74,866 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 74,866 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2023 73,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 10 May 2023 73,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 69,247 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 69,247 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 64,520 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 64,520 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 62,315 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 58,230 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 54,843 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 49,485 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 43,134 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 43,134 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 36,063 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 32,292 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear tyre worn smooth on inner shoulder.

o/s front tyre worn smooth on inner shoulder.

Pass 19 Sep 2012 25,810 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn low on inner shoulder.

Pass 22 Sep 2011 13,315 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 9,034 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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G16 DAJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 G16 DAJ, 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 G16 DAJ registered?

G16 DAJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 September 2008.

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