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GV08 GKL

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,855 mi
Last recorded80,855 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 GKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 80,855 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 79,958 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2025 79,958 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced Wing mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded At flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded At flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working Wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced Brace bar (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 72,948 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 72,948 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn THRUST ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn CENTRE CONTROL ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn THRUST ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 64,455 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 64,454 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn central control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 59,443 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured showing white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 54,489 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 54,489 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 52,883 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 52,883 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 50,914 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 50,911 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 48,738 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 48,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 46,505 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 26 May 2016 42,278 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 38,851 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 35,066 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 31,790 miles

Wipers smearing slightly

Fail 11 Jun 2013 31,790 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 23 May 2012 27,785 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 29 Mar 2011 22,670 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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GV08 GKL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GV08 GKL, 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 GV08 GKL registered?

GV08 GKL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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