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Y111 GAT

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

76,204 mi
Last recorded76,204 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY111 GAT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 76,204 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 66,604 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2024 66,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 66,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged cuts in wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on the limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear diff (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on the limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear diff (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 65,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low and cracking on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low and cracking on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 12 Sep 2020 64,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 24 Apr 2019 63,649 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 63,649 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 63,453 miles

Electronic braking system warning device inoperative (1.7 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both sides inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 62,060 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 62,060 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 59,328 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2017 59,328 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 57,103 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 54,708 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 49,117 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 39,837 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 33,832 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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Y111 GAT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y111 GAT, 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 Y111 GAT registered?

Y111 GAT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 11 September 2008.

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