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GP08 BZA

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,102 mi
Last recorded75,102 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 BZA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 75,102 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 68,235 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working not sure if connected as wiring not visible (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 68,235 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working not sure if connected as wiring not visible (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 64,405 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working not sure if connected as wiring not visible (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Wipers smearing screen

Pass 14 Mar 2023 60,938 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front &rear NS&OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 55,338 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level lamp. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS&OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 55,329 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level lamp. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS&OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 50,856 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS&OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 45,174 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 42,666 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Engine covers/undertrays

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 36,749 miles

High level stop lamp inoperative.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 36,740 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)

High level stop lamp inoperative.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 29,509 miles

NS&OS front tyre perished and devoid of tread on inner edge.

Pass 6 Jul 2015 22,640 miles

High level stop lamp inoperative.

Pass 8 Jul 2014 16,688 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 10 Jul 2013 14,149 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2012 11,654 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 7,865 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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GP08 BZA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GP08 BZA, 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 GP08 BZA registered?

GP08 BZA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 July 2008.

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