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GF54 PAR

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

53,254 mi
Last recorded53,254 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 PAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 53,254 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 51,853 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 50,536 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 48,799 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 48,409 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 47,082 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 45,222 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 42,976 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 42,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Aug 2018 38,959 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 38,854 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 35,546 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 35,456 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 34,678 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 32,551 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 29,721 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 29,639 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 24,359 miles

nearside front tyre cut to sidewall but not to cords

Pass 22 Feb 2012 20,659 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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GF54 PAR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GF54 PAR, 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 GF54 PAR registered?

GF54 PAR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 July 2008.

Is GF54 PAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF54 PAR shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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