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WN08 GDK

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

67,752 mi
Last recorded67,752 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN08 GDK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 67,752 miles

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

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 14 Mar 2025 61,511 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 57,634 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 57,633 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 53,505 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 53,498 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 47,541 miles

Offside front tyre has minor outer side wall damage

Pass 22 Jan 2021 46,763 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 46,037 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 43,588 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 39,563 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 28,496 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 28,496 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 18,535 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 18,130 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 17,478 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 16,663 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 15,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 May 2012 13,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2011 9,410 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 GDK 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 85%.

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 GDK, 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 GDK registered?

WN08 GDK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 May 2008.

Is WN08 GDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN08 GDK shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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