2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2.0L Petrol · GK56 GLK
2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK (2.0L, petrol). First registered 27 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 98,736 miles. MOT valid until 30 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,736 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
GK56 GLK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2026
- 98,736 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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GK56 GLK Mileage History
- 18/08/202393,164 mi
- 14/08/202495,013 mi+1,849 mi
- 14/08/202495,014 mi+1 mi
- 27/08/202597,366 mi+2,352 mi
- 01/09/202698,736 mi+1,370 mi
Average of roughly 1,834 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GK56 GLK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes-Benz Slk (GK56 GLK) between August 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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