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GR08 VDG

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

27,488 mi
Last recorded27,488 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR08 VDG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 27,488 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 27,295 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 26,475 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 25,391 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 24,821 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 23,277 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 21,912 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 20,751 miles

cut in nearside rear tyre outer wall

Pass 9 Apr 2015 19,560 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 18,124 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 17,102 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 15,818 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 15,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2011 11,714 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 VDG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 VDG, 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 VDG registered?

GR08 VDG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 May 2008.

Is GR08 VDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR08 VDG shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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