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MC08 ZGW

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

86,986 mi
Last recorded86,986 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC08 ZGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 86,986 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2025 86,928 miles

various suspension components corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2025 86,925 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear to front above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

various suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2023 85,336 miles

Nearside Front Lower bumper has slight damage and front part of undertray has slight damage

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 82,648 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear one of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 79,699 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 76,246 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 72,908 miles

ENGINE COVER AND UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 26 Sep 2018 66,378 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 59,114 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edge

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2016 52,894 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 43,963 miles

Front front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 29 Sep 2014 36,731 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 29,104 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 22,544 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 16,706 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 16,435 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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MC08 ZGW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 MC08 ZGW, 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 MC08 ZGW registered?

MC08 ZGW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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