CarVerify

Free Car Check

GP08 RFF

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

121,295 mi
Last recorded121,295 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 RFF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 121,295 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rears corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 119,491 miles

suspension rusty

both rear tyres cracked

3rd brake light not working

Fail 3 Jan 2025 119,491 miles

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

3rd brake light not working

both rear tyres cracked

suspension rusty

Pass 16 Jan 2024 117,664 miles

Front both tyres becoming cracked

Nearside Rear tyre becoming cracked

Rear heatshield deteriorated

light misting of oil around transmission

slight wiper smear

various brake pipes becoming corroded

various suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2023 112,955 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2023 112,954 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 110,820 miles

all tyres starting to perish

exhaust becoming corroded

slight wear and corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 23 Feb 2021 105,944 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2021 105,944 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 102,235 miles

n/s/r brake pads becoming worn

Fail 18 Sep 2019 102,235 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

both front tyres worn on inner edges and perishing

n/s/r brake pads becoming worn

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm, becoming worn at edges and air pressure is very low

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 14 Aug 2018 97,863 miles

both front tyres perishing and wearing on inner edges

exhaust leak but not major

n/s/r tyre starting to perish and starting to wear on inner edge

significant crack around o/s exhaust 'Y' piece pipe

slight corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 14 Aug 2018 97,863 miles

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

both front tyres perishing and wearing on inner edges

exhaust leak but not major

n/s/r tyre starting to perish and starting to wear on inner edge

significant crack around o/s exhaust 'Y' piece pipe

slight corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 21 Oct 2016 90,999 miles

slight crack around center section of exhaust / minor leak

Fail 21 Oct 2016 90,999 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight crack around center section of exhaust / minor leak

Pass 22 Oct 2015 83,645 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear section of exhaust cracked and leaking slightly

Pass 23 Sep 2014 65,260 miles

front reg plate damaged/cracked

Fail 23 Sep 2014 65,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front reg plate damaged/cracked

Pass 6 Jun 2013 42,425 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 42,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2012 27,768 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 27,768 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 6 May 2011 9,246 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
Full Mercedes-benz Slk reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GP08 RFF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 GP08 RFF, 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

How do I check the history of GP08 RFF?

You can check the full history of GP08 RFF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GP08 RFF registered?

GP08 RFF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is GP08 RFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP08 RFF shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GP08 RFF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GP08 RFF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.