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J7 GWT

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

168,143 mi
Last recorded168,143 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 GWT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 168,143 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2024

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 27 May 2024

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 23 May 2024 158,679 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view STONE CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear SUB FRAME CORRODED AND DIFF

Pass 17 May 2023 151,616 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

tyres perished

Fail 10 May 2023 151,616 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

tyres perished

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2022 148,662 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2021 146,465 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front stone chip on windscreen

Pass 13 May 2020 142,482 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2019 138,179 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 133,184 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 May 2018 133,099 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 May 2017 128,833 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 128,803 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 May 2016 123,112 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 119,655 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 119,655 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 22 May 2014 84,367 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 May 2013 54,448 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 28,996 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 23 May 2012 28,995 miles

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

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

Frontbrake discs vent holes blocked (inner)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2011 25,728 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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J7 GWT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 J7 GWT, 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 J7 GWT registered?

J7 GWT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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