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GS08 ACE

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

67,489 mi
Last recorded67,489 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGS08 ACE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 67,489 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 65,644 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2023 57,089 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 47,510 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 47,510 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 35,020 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 34,789 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 33,203 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 27,973 miles

the recorded hand brake effort (19%) is lower than would be expected from a vehicle of this type

Pass 7 Nov 2017 24,646 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 22,217 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 18,335 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 12,250 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 10,113 miles

all four tyres cracking

both rear tyres wearing low on the edges

Pass 17 Jan 2012 7,004 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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GS08 ACE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 GS08 ACE, 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 GS08 ACE registered?

GS08 ACE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is GS08 ACE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GS08 ACE shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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