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GP08 BWM

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

72,863 mi
Last recorded72,863 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 BWM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 72,863 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Spring Also Corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass Discoloured. (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened OSR / NSR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened OSR / NSR All Upper and Lower Suspension Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2026 72,863 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Spring Also Corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass Discoloured. (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened OSR / NSR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened OSR / NSR All Upper and Lower Suspension Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 72,843 miles

General Surface Corrosion Noted To Front / Rear Suspension Arms / Components.

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass In Wing Mirror Discoloured. (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded OSR / NSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres Cracking / Perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 72,842 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

General Surface Corrosion Noted To Front / Rear Suspension Arms / Components.

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass In Wing Mirror Discoloured. (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded OSR / NSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres Cracking / Perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 72,832 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output OSF / NSF (4.1.4 (b))

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

General Light Surface Corrosion Noted To Suspension Components

Offside Front Wing Mirror Glass Slightly Discoloured

Pass 17 Nov 2022 68,137 miles

light corrosion on rear suspension components

Pass 2 Nov 2021 64,978 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 64,976 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 61,938 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 54,580 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2019 54,576 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front unable to inspect wheel bearing (brake binding)

Pass 30 Mar 2018 48,950 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

tyres worn on edges

Fail 29 Mar 2018 48,939 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

tyres worn on edges

Pass 30 Mar 2017 42,137 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2017 42,137 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 34,735 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 34,735 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre is badly perished

Pass 1 Apr 2015 28,253 miles

front tyres perished

rear tyres slightly mishaped

Pass 24 Feb 2014 20,583 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2013 15,311 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 15,311 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 6,890 miles

osf tyre crakes apearing between treads ?

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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GP08 BWM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GP08 BWM, 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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GP08 BWM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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