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GR08 CWL

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

68,451 mi
Last recorded68,451 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR08 CWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2023 68,451 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 68,372 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 58,754 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 58,754 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 52,452 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 51,477 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 49,750 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 45,842 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 45,842 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 42,482 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 38,132 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 32,835 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 27,343 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 25,130 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres cracked and perished

Pass 1 Aug 2013 22,676 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2012 17,953 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2011 13,641 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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GR08 CWL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GR08 CWL, 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 GR08 CWL registered?

GR08 CWL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 July 2008.

Is GR08 CWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR08 CWL shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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