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GU08 UTY

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

164,948 mi
Last recorded164,948 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 UTY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 164,948 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 160,500 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2024 160,492 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 155,792 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 152,653 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 152,653 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 149,060 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 149,059 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 144,633 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush to body mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above axle / subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 141,081 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 135,720 miles

full length under tray/covers fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2017 124,568 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres treads slight distortion

full length under trays fitted under body

Pass 13 Feb 2015 106,570 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 106,548 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 105,614 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2013 103,372 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Feb 2013 103,372 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Feb 2012 86,066 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 66,177 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 UTY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GU08 UTY, 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 UTY registered?

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

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