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G8 FMW

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests30 (28 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

24,990 mi
Last recorded24,990 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 FMW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

28 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 24,990 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 56,447 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 24,345 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 56,242 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 23,778 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 56,015 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 23,499 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 55,712 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 22,755 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 54,675 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 21,879 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 21,449 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 53,933 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 20,144 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 19,598 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 52,361 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 50,934 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 50,933 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 48,209 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 48,142 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured starting to show white light (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Close to limit inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured starting to show white light (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 44,034 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 39,202 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 32,893 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 23,673 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 21,430 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 21,430 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2011 18,938 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 15,923 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 12,762 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 8,810 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 FMW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 G8 FMW, 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 FMW registered?

G8 FMW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is G8 FMW safe to buy?

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