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WN08 GDF

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

140,343 mi
Last recorded140,343 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN08 GDF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 140,343 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 132,494 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 126,846 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 122,463 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 116,411 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 106,918 miles

All 4 tyres stepped and scrubbing on inner edge

Body corroded around shock mounting upper rear both sides

Both front lower cross strut inner bushes perished/cracked

Rear brake lines corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Small crack in windshield zone A

Fail 16 Nov 2018 106,918 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working Osr (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

All 4 tyres stepped and scrubbing on inner edge

Body corroded around shock mounting upper rear both sides

Both front lower cross strut inner bushes perished/cracked

Rear brake lines corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Small crack in windshield zone A

Pass 3 Nov 2017 97,374 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 87,576 miles

Nearside front rim slight buckle on inner edge

Nearside rear tyre stepped on edges

Offside front inner cross strut bush perished/cracked

Small chip in zone A of windscreen

Fail 2 Dec 2016 87,575 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Rear (3.5.1g)

Front pads apx 20% remaining and discs ridged

Nearside front rim slight buckle on inner edge

Nearside front wheel dragging, slight

Nearside rear tyre stepped on edges

Offside front inner cross strut bush perished/cracked

Small chip in zone A of windscreen

Pass 13 Jan 2016 77,145 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 67,303 miles

both front tyres low inner edge

nsr tyre low

Pass 3 Apr 2014 56,290 miles

osr tyre low

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 3 Apr 2014 56,290 miles

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

osr tyre low

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 15 Apr 2013 45,551 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

both front tyres close to limit inner edge

Pass 15 Apr 2013 45,551 miles

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

both front tyres close to limit inner edge

Pass 12 Apr 2012 32,805 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 25,558 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)

both front tyres slightly out of shape inner edge

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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WN08 GDF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WN08 GDF, 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 WN08 GDF registered?

WN08 GDF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 April 2008.

Is WN08 GDF safe to buy?

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