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P22 GGS

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

White Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

63,434 mi
Last recorded63,434 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP22 GGS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 63,434 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 61,287 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm bush very slight cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust hangers corroded away Nearside detached

Fail 2 May 2024 61,287 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Control arm bush torn an leaking oil (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm bush very slight cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smears slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust hangers corroded away Nearside detached

Pass 5 May 2023 60,103 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 60,103 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 59,152 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 58,482 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 58,072 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 56,820 miles

exhaust corroded

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 56,417 miles

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

both rear exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2017 55,645 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 55,645 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 53,710 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 10 Mar 2015 49,621 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 42,330 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 31,377 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 24,842 miles

slight surface corrosion to front brake discs

wiper blades smear

Pass 17 Mar 2011 21,003 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 21,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front 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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P22 GGS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in White with a 2,996cc 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 P22 GGS, 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 P22 GGS registered?

P22 GGS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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