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G8 ETA

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

39,665 mi
Last recorded39,665 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 ETA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 39,665 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 32,819 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2023 28,506 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 26,455 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 23,703 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 20,624 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 16,541 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 11,765 miles

Front number plate disfigured (still readable)

Nearside Front tyre cut on outer sidewall (no cords showing)

Offside Front tyre cracking on outer sidewall (no cords showing)

Offside Rear tyre nearing legal limit

Fail 30 Aug 2018 11,765 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front number plate disfigured (still readable)

Nearside Front tyre cut on outer sidewall (no cords showing)

Offside Front tyre cracking on outer sidewall (no cords showing)

Offside Rear tyre nearing legal limit

Pass 31 Aug 2017 8,712 miles

n/s/f brake pipe starting to corrode

n/s/r alloy wheel outer rim damaged

o/s/f tyre cracking on outer shoulder (no cords showing)

o/s/f tyre small cut on outer sidewall (no cords showing)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 8,712 miles

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

n/s/f brake pipe starting to corrode

n/s/r alloy wheel outer rim damaged

o/s/f tyre cracking on outer shoulder (no cords showing)

o/s/f tyre small cut on outer sidewall (no cords showing)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 7,500 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 7,069 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 5,549 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 4,612 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 3,833 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 2,740 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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G8 ETA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 ETA, 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 G8 ETA registered?

G8 ETA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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