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M55 GCR

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

84,607 mi
Last recorded84,607 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM55 GCR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 84,607 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 80,586 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 78,413 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 76,681 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 74,018 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 69,625 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 69,625 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2019 67,530 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 67,018 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 63,977 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 62,259 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

service light on

unable to check oil level

Pass 26 Aug 2014 58,612 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 55,341 miles

Light misting of oil around the bell housing area

Pass 31 Jul 2012 51,870 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 46,912 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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M55 GCR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 M55 GCR, 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 M55 GCR registered?

M55 GCR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is M55 GCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M55 GCR shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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