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GO05 SEW

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

67,372 mi
Last recorded67,372 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGO05 SEW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 67,372 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 67,329 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2024 65,210 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 65,210 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 63,075 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 58,891 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 57,571 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track arm inner bushes perished and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mm 225/5016 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track arm inner bush perished and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 53,006 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement t.c.a. inner bush perished and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm 225/5016 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement t.c.arm inner bush perished and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 53,006 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement t.c.a. inner bush perished and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm 225/5016 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement t.c.arm inner bush perished and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2019 46,216 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 38,139 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 29 Aug 2017 33,932 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 33,932 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt camber (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front wiper blades smearing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 26,670 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 20,400 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 11,158 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2013 1,690 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 1,554 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 1,304 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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GO05 SEW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GO05 SEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GO05 SEW registered?

GO05 SEW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is GO05 SEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GO05 SEW shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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