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M70 GJK

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

56,008 mi
Last recorded56,008 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM70 GJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 56,008 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 54,981 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 54,045 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 52,976 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 50,974 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 49,417 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 48,234 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 46,745 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 22 Nov 2018 46,742 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Oil level getting close to minimum

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Nov 2017 43,069 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted covering parts unable to check

Pass 22 Nov 2016 38,702 miles

engine covers and undertrays covering parts unable to check

Fail 22 Nov 2016 38,700 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and undertrays covering parts unable to check

Pass 19 Nov 2015 34,008 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Nov 2015 34,008 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2014 30,281 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre valve stem is deteriorated/Cracked and will require attention soon!

Pass 6 Dec 2013 27,146 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre is close to the legal limit of 1.6mm on the inner edge

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

Offside front tyre is close to the legal limit of 1.6mm on the inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2012 24,780 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 21,011 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 14,608 miles

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

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

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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M70 GJK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 2,997cc 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 M70 GJK, 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 M70 GJK registered?

M70 GJK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is M70 GJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M70 GJK 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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