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GIB 8168

2017 Mercedes-benz Slk

White Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

19,368 mi
Last recorded19,368 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIB 8168
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 19,368 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2026 19,262 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2025 45,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge has slight wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 18,934 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 18,933 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 41,750 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 18,395 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 38,958 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 11 Sep 2023 38,949 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Feb 2023 17,643 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 34,443 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 17,198 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 30,749 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 30,749 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 16,255 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 15,823 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 28,614 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 28,336 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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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GIB 8168 is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Slk in White with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GIB 8168, 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 9 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GIB 8168 registered?

GIB 8168 is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 September 2017.

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The MOT history for GIB 8168 shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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