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FA08 NCU

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

132,639 mi
Last recorded132,639 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA08 NCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 132,639 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2026 132,620 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 128,459 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 128,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2024 126,022 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 124,031 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 122,637 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 122,636 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2021 121,725 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2021 121,725 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 109,961 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 97,758 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 83,740 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 69,688 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 52,703 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 52,703 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 44,422 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 44,104 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall to 225/40zr18 92w (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit middle of tread 1.6mm -- 2mm 245/35r18 88y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded coils to (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded coils to (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit middle of tread 1.6mm --- 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 35,735 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 27,063 miles

service light on

Fail 30 Aug 2013 27,061 miles

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

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

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

brake wear warning light on

service light on

Pass 22 Aug 2012 18,692 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 13,279 miles

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

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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FA08 NCU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FA08 NCU, 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 FA08 NCU registered?

FA08 NCU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 August 2008.

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