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PK08 ZGA

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,110 mi
Last recorded139,110 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK08 ZGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 139,110 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 137,473 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 134,049 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 134,049 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 129,531 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 120,726 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 120,726 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 110,805 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 106,567 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 99,066 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 87,618 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 87,606 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 73,835 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front jacking rubbers missing

Fail 19 Jul 2017 73,835 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front jacking rubbers missing

Pass 20 May 2016 59,673 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 46,904 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 34,771 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

front jacking point rubbers missing

Pass 28 Mar 2013 28,037 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 24,156 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 20,005 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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PK08 ZGA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PK08 ZGA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PK08 ZGA registered?

PK08 ZGA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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