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BT08 NBY

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,417 mi
Last recorded74,417 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 NBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 74,417 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2025 72,539 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 17 Jun 2025 72,226 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 69,294 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 66,133 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower (rear) arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 62,233 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2021 59,042 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 56,509 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 52,756 miles

Offside Front shock absorber slightly damp.

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges (2.5mm).

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake pipe starting to corrode near flexi hose.

slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Pass 25 May 2018 48,712 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/17y (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 22 May 2017 44,640 miles

n/s/f tyre started to wear on edges + slight damage on sidewall [225/45/17y]

Pass 9 Jun 2016 39,831 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 39,785 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 34,409 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 15 May 2014 28,540 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 28,540 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 May 2013 23,421 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn on very inner edge of tread, close to exposing cords

Fail 23 May 2013 23,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside front tyre worn on very inner edge of tread, close to exposing cords

Pass 23 May 2012 16,829 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 11,008 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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BT08 NBY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BT08 NBY, 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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BT08 NBY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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