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GM08 BTU

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,416 mi
Last recorded82,416 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM08 BTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 82,416 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 77,523 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 73,815 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 69,516 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 65,176 miles

Covers and under shields fitted not allowing the inspection of some items

Pass 22 Apr 2021 61,384 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 60,611 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 56,955 miles

Outer sill and underbody covers fitted obscuring testable components

Fail 31 May 2019 56,951 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Outer sill and underbody covers fitted obscuring testable components

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 54,293 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 54,293 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 51,170 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 51,170 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 49,516 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2016 49,516 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 45,839 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 38,969 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 34,337 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 26,794 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 May 2012 26,794 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2011 20,112 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 20,112 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

n/s dip beam bulb dim.

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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GM08 BTU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GM08 BTU, 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 GM08 BTU registered?

GM08 BTU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 May 2008.

Is GM08 BTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GM08 BTU shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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