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GL08 DCV

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

91,691 mi
Last recorded91,691 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 DCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 91,691 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 May 2025 89,634 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 89,633 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2024 83,764 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 83,761 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 78,061 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 78,056 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2022 71,524 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 63,567 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 55,332 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 50,603 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly wearing on inner shoulder

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Fail 14 Mar 2019 50,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front tyre slightly wearing on inner shoulder

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 4 Apr 2018 47,176 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 43,841 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Apr 2016 41,397 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 38,861 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 35,948 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 32,528 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 32,528 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 30,186 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 23,758 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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GL08 DCV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 GL08 DCV, 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 GL08 DCV registered?

GL08 DCV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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