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AX08 NJU

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

53,150 mi
Last recorded53,150 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 NJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 53,150 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2025 53,047 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 50,290 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 50,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 45,935 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2023 45,935 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn camber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 41,329 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 41,329 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 34,670 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 33,829 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting snapped, but system secure. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 32,836 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 32,832 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 31,286 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Thrust arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Thrust arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 29,137 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded near brake hose union (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded near brake hose union (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 27,068 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 24,485 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 22,404 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 20,041 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 17,183 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 14,349 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 11,099 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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AX08 NJU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AX08 NJU, 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 AX08 NJU registered?

AX08 NJU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is AX08 NJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX08 NJU shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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