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WN08 GDJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,842 mi
Last recorded51,842 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 51,842 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2026 51,841 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure Top mount broken (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 48,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2025 48,874 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn found on hard standing shaking the steering - marked in chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 47,146 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front tyres cut on the outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Close to the limit marked white (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil on undertray

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 45,334 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 42,602 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 42,014 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 41,251 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective slight damage (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Mudguard insecure front bumper insecur ()

Fail 6 Feb 2020 41,251 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Mudguard insecure front bumper insecur ()

Pass 6 Feb 2019 37,954 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 35,038 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 30,338 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 25,884 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 23,705 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 21,934 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/f tyre slightly perished

o/s/f tyre slightly perished

Pass 13 Jan 2012 19,999 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 16,636 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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WN08 GDJ 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 83.3%.

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 WN08 GDJ, 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 WN08 GDJ registered?

WN08 GDJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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