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GJ08 BWM

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

85,009 mi
Last recorded85,009 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 BWM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 85,009 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Jul 2025 82,977 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 80,812 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 78,874 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 77,686 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 76,641 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 75,656 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 73,521 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 71,655 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 66,812 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 66,812 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 63,588 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 58,448 miles

Front O/S tyre outer edge worn

Pass 7 Jun 2014 49,330 miles

Centre exhaust brackets deteriorated.

Nearside front tyre bald on inner edge.

Nearside rear tyre cracking slightly on inner edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2013 40,030 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 29,614 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 28,913 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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GJ08 BWM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 GJ08 BWM, 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 GJ08 BWM registered?

GJ08 BWM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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The MOT history for GJ08 BWM shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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