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GF08 JYS

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

72,067 mi
Last recorded72,067 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 JYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 72,067 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

side skirts, belly pan and floor covers fitted. Corrosion starting n/s/r floor area but not yet to excess.

window switches intermittent

Pass 9 Jun 2025 70,631 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 29 May 2024 65,945 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 61,800 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 58,913 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear coated with grease in places (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

belly pan, floor covers and side skirts fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2021 57,992 miles

belly pan, floor covers and side skirts fitted

Fail 16 Jul 2021 57,992 miles

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

belly pan, floor covers and side skirts fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2020 57,067 miles

belly pan, floor covers and side skirts fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2019 54,875 miles

belly pan, floor covers and side skirts fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2018 52,942 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 50,344 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2017 50,344 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 47,880 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 46,172 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 44,276 miles

both front tyres starting to perish

centre to rear exhaust slight blow

Fail 21 Jun 2013 41,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 41,514 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 37,390 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 30,578 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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GF08 JYS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,796cc 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 GF08 JYS, 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 GF08 JYS registered?

GF08 JYS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 6 May 2008.

Is GF08 JYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF08 JYS 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.

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