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L1 GNH

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

27,052 mi
Last recorded27,052 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 GNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 27,052 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2026 27,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 25,244 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 25,219 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 24,081 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 22,665 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 21,693 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 20,241 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 19,531 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 18,178 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 17,183 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 16,458 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 15,552 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 14,947 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 13,951 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 12,930 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 11,168 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 11,168 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 9,729 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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L1 GNH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,796cc 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 L1 GNH, 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 L1 GNH registered?

L1 GNH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is L1 GNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L1 GNH 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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