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H3 GAH

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

40,350 mi
Last recorded40,350 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 GAH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 40,350 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 32,835 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 32,732 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 32,463 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 32,184 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 31,798 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 31,793 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 31,365 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 30,949 miles

n/s hand brake comes on late on inbalance

Pass 27 Jun 2018 30,468 miles

Nearside parking brake down

Fail 26 Jun 2018 30,468 miles

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

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside parking brake down

Pass 22 Jun 2017 30,167 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 29,929 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 28,344 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 26,455 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 38,936 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 23,848 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre cut on inside wall

Pass 16 Dec 2011 20,077 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 16,553 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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H3 GAH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 H3 GAH, 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 H3 GAH registered?

H3 GAH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 January 2008.

Is H3 GAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for H3 GAH shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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