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Y1 GMS

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,844 mi
Last recorded46,844 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY1 GMS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 26 Jan 2026 46,844 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 46,570 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 45,392 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 43,846 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 42,823 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 41,927 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 40,804 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 39,304 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 38,036 miles

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2017 36,799 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 36,562 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 35,446 miles

front brake pads look low

Pass 21 Nov 2013 32,729 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2012 30,829 miles

The n/s/f fog lamp is inoperative

Pass 1 Sep 2011 29,254 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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Y1 GMS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc 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 Y1 GMS, 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 Y1 GMS registered?

Y1 GMS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is Y1 GMS safe to buy?

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