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EF08 NYP

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

75,427 mi
Last recorded75,427 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 NYP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 75,427 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 71,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Mar 2025 71,731 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 69,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 21 Mar 2024 69,885 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine oil leak/oil level low

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2023 66,748 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 63,169 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 58,985 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 56,778 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2020 56,755 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 53,014 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 47,788 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 47,768 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 43,259 miles

Both front tyre inner edges getting low

Fail 2 Mar 2017 43,195 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front tyre inner edges getting low

Pass 19 Feb 2016 36,620 miles

PROMPT offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Feb 2015 30,710 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 30,710 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 25,863 miles

slight front brake inbalance

Fail 4 Mar 2014 25,809 miles

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

slight front brake inbalance

Pass 13 Mar 2013 21,396 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 15,560 miles

advise all brake discs corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2012 15,554 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

advise all brake discs corroded

advise brake warning light on

advise engine warning light on

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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EF08 NYP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 EF08 NYP, 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 EF08 NYP registered?

EF08 NYP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 July 2008.

Is EF08 NYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF08 NYP shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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