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GY08 ODX

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

43,902 mi
Last recorded43,902 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 ODX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 43,902 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake minimum effort only just met

Pass 18 Oct 2025 43,431 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 41,579 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 41,579 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 38,532 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 35,320 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 33,232 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 30,705 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 29,377 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 27,206 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 27,206 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2018 24,489 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 19,582 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 18,228 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 14,870 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre has small splits on inner sidewall

Pass 16 May 2014 13,147 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 9,524 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 6,945 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 5,091 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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GY08 ODX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 GY08 ODX, 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 GY08 ODX registered?

GY08 ODX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is GY08 ODX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY08 ODX shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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