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GL08 NYZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

8,696 mi
Last recorded8,696 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 NYZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 8,696 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 8,617 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 8,614 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 8,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 8,526 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 8,226 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 7,900 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 7,280 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 7,159 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 7,088 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s door window not working

Pass 30 May 2014 7,088 miles

o/s door window not working

Pass 28 May 2013 6,997 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 6,874 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 23 May 2011 6,411 miles

inner edge of front discs rusted

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 NYZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NYZ, 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 NYZ registered?

GL08 NYZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 May 2008.

Is GL08 NYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL08 NYZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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