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G19 MOE

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,640 mi
Last recorded54,640 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG19 MOE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 54,640 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion on rear sub frame and brace bars

Pass 26 Sep 2024 51,532 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear wheel rim to wheel bolt broken 1 each side (rims not insecure)

Fail 26 Sep 2024 51,531 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated castor arm ball cover at hub end (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear wheel rim to wheel bolt broken 1 each side (rims not insecure)

Pass 18 Sep 2023 48,392 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 44,981 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 41,719 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2021 41,718 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 38,819 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 35,997 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 32,491 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 32,490 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt camber arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 27,505 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Castor arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Camber arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 22,074 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 18,661 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 15,345 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 15,174 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 12,952 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 12,952 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 10,332 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 8,996 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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G19 MOE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G19 MOE, 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 G19 MOE registered?

G19 MOE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 11 August 2008.

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