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GY08 WXJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

74,147 mi
Last recorded74,147 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 74,147 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2025 74,141 miles

Central Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury repeater on mirror sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 73,211 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 71,925 miles

Nearside Front Lower bumper damaged

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 70,462 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 70,459 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 67,554 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil residue on engine and covers

Pass 8 Dec 2020 66,002 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil residue on engine and covers/ exhaust etc (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 66,002 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil residue on engine and covers/ exhaust etc (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 64,356 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2019 64,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 63,117 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 63,117 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Dec 2017 61,552 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 60,163 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 59,267 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 54,268 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Mar 2015 54,268 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2014 44,028 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 31,479 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 31,479 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 24,673 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 22,030 miles

both front tyres bald inside edge

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 WXJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WXJ, 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 WXJ registered?

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

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