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GL08 SLK

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,402 mi
Last recorded16,402 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 17 Feb 2026 16,402 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 15,724 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 15,685 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 15,395 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 15,290 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 14,859 miles

Front front tyres 14 years old

Pass 12 Feb 2020 14,163 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 14,041 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 13,956 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 13,870 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 13,570 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 12,821 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 10,524 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 9,850 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 23 Feb 2012 8,954 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 23 Feb 2011 7,301 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 SLK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SLK, 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 SLK registered?

GL08 SLK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is GL08 SLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL08 SLK shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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