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LO08 GKG

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

61,120 mi
Last recorded61,120 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 GKG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2026 61,120 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both Sides 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 59,425 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 55,573 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 55,496 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 52,471 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 48,432 miles

Offside Front fog light not working

Pass 18 Nov 2021 47,306 miles

Offside Front fog light not working

Pass 29 Oct 2020 45,096 miles

Offside Front fog light not working

Fail 27 Oct 2020 45,096 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front fog light not working

Pass 16 Apr 2019 44,635 miles

Offside Front fog lamp not working and broken

Fail 16 Apr 2019 44,635 miles

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

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

Offside Front fog lamp not working and broken

Pass 25 Apr 2018 43,409 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s/f (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake back plate slightly rubbing

Pass 4 May 2017 41,062 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 37,377 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 33,668 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 28,141 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 24,093 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 21,226 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 19,690 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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LO08 GKG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LO08 GKG, 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 LO08 GKG registered?

LO08 GKG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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