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GL08 EEO

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,024 mi
Last recorded106,024 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 EEO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 106,024 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 106,024 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 May 2025 104,269 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2024 102,037 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust branch on y section of exhaust fractured (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 99,561 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 99,561 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 225-40-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 94,457 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 90,280 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall slight damage 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2019 84,721 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 72,505 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 May 2017 61,070 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 51,569 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 46,912 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 May 2014 42,828 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 May 2013 38,362 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 33,460 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 33,460 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 May 2011 27,502 miles

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

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

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 EEO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GL08 EEO, 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 EEO registered?

GL08 EEO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 May 2008.

Is GL08 EEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL08 EEO 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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