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G2 XCS

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

51,271 mi
Last recorded51,271 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG2 XCS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 51,271 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 49,645 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 45,600 miles

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

Parking brake needs slight adjustment

Pass 28 Feb 2023 42,401 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 42,398 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2022 39,934 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 39,771 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 35,395 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 34,784 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2017 31,870 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 31,106 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 30,612 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 30,612 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 30,237 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 29,711 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 28,934 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 27,340 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 26,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn inner edges

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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G2 XCS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 G2 XCS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of G2 XCS?

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What year was G2 XCS registered?

G2 XCS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 August 2008.

Is G2 XCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for G2 XCS shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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