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GU08 FMD

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,789 mi
Last recorded51,789 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 FMD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 11 May 2026 51,789 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes are perishing slightly both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Slightly corroded at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear metal exhaust hangers are slightly corroded

Pass 6 May 2025 50,675 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes are perishing slightly ,both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 49,882 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 49,216 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 48,215 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 46,673 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 45,378 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 44,241 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 43,446 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Jun 2017 42,843 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 27 May 2016 42,304 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 41,185 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 40,741 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 39,429 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 38,081 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2012 36,421 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 33,510 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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GU08 FMD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GU08 FMD, 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 GU08 FMD registered?

GU08 FMD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is GU08 FMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU08 FMD shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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