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GK08 ZPD

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,556 mi
Last recorded129,556 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 ZPD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2024 129,556 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine covers and under body covers fitted not allowing to check some components

Fail 12 Sep 2024 129,556 miles

Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine covers and under body covers fitted not allowing to check some components

Pass 12 Sep 2023 122,061 miles

engine covers and under body covers fitted not allowing to check some components

Fail 11 Sep 2023 122,039 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine covers and under body covers fitted not allowing to check some components

Pass 22 Sep 2022 115,391 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2022 115,391 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 113,760 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 113,059 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 108,852 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 103,714 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 98,082 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber weak

Pass 12 Apr 2016 91,243 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 85,533 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 85,533 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 79,681 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 73,228 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 67,432 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 54,572 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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GK08 ZPD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GK08 ZPD, 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 GK08 ZPD registered?

GK08 ZPD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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