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G9 DCS

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

46,213 mi
Last recorded46,213 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG9 DCS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 46,213 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 46,213 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear low effort to parking brake

Offside Rear parking brake grabbing in operation

headlamp cleaning device not working

Pass 1 May 2025 45,985 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2025 45,985 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 45,852 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 43,845 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 42,252 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 40,724 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 39,882 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 38,286 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 36,312 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 32,864 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 29,344 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 25,573 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 21,612 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 17,535 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 12,452 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 7,707 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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G9 DCS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc 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 G9 DCS, 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

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What year was G9 DCS registered?

G9 DCS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is G9 DCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for G9 DCS 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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