CarVerify

Free Car Check

G8 BEG

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

67,627 mi
Last recorded67,627 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 BEG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 67,627 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively disc corroded on inside face (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 66,617 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear subframe slightly corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2024 66,609 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2023 64,369 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

brake pedal travel

Fail 23 Nov 2023 64,363 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear under underbody cover x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 62,791 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all suspension bushes cracked/perished

Pass 22 Nov 2021 61,760 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (both front)rear & lower arm inner bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (both rear) rear & lower suspension arm inner bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (both rear) front & middle suspension arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 59,785 miles

Fuel lines slightly corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective light output reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 57,593 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 54,194 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 54,193 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 51,276 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 47,966 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 37,292 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 33,551 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2014 28,113 miles

n/s/f tyre tread cracking

Pass 9 May 2013 24,285 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 19,867 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 15,970 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
Full Mercedes-benz Slk reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

G8 BEG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 G8 BEG, 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 G8 BEG?

You can check the full history of G8 BEG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was G8 BEG registered?

G8 BEG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is G8 BEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G8 BEG shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G8 BEG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on G8 BEG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.