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G6 BRL

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

White Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,315 mi
Last recorded77,315 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG6 BRL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 77,315 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 66,072 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 66,072 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 57,557 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2023 57,553 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2022 52,027 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 47,595 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 44,783 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 42,079 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 39,845 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 37,627 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 35,933 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 34,302 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 34,302 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 32,949 miles

nearside front tyre won 3mm

nearside rear tyre worn 3mm

Pass 25 Sep 2013 31,221 miles

advise passenger airbag switched off

Pass 27 Sep 2012 30,016 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 27,917 miles

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

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

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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G6 BRL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in White with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 G6 BRL, 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 G6 BRL registered?

G6 BRL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is G6 BRL safe to buy?

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