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RV08 GNJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,362 mi
Last recorded55,362 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 GNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 21 Aug 2025 55,362 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 54,667 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 50,438 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 49,384 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

front and rear tyres have surface cracks

Pass 25 Aug 2021 46,952 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 45,749 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 44,046 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 42,103 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 40,933 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 37,999 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 36,135 miles

rear tyres have surface cracks

Pass 20 Aug 2014 34,450 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 32,570 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 28,995 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 25,306 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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RV08 GNJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RV08 GNJ, 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 RV08 GNJ registered?

RV08 GNJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 2 March 2008.

Is RV08 GNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV08 GNJ shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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