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GY08 WXC

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

66,682 mi
Last recorded66,682 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 WXC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 66,682 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2025 63,388 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 60,353 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 60,273 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 60,139 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear mount corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

heavy underbody corrosion

undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2022 60,138 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear mount corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

heavy underbody corrosion

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2021 59,057 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres low (5.2.3 (e))

general under body corrosion

undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2021 59,057 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres low (5.2.3 (e))

general under body corrosion

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2020 56,661 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 51,979 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 51,979 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 47,703 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 44,232 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 44,221 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Steel (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 40,929 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 36,773 miles

Nearside Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 31,312 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 24,653 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 24,653 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 22,349 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 15,652 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 12,485 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 WXC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 GY08 WXC, 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 WXC registered?

GY08 WXC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 March 2008.

Is GY08 WXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY08 WXC shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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