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FD08 NJX

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

55,644 mi
Last recorded55,644 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 NJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 55,644 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 54,785 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 52,812 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 51,868 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 48,800 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 48,059 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 48,058 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 47,432 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 42,553 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 41,967 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2018 41,967 miles

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

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose x2 clamps corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 38,529 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement metal arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement metal arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 36,451 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 33,084 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 33,082 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 27,225 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 20,656 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 17,435 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 14,331 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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FD08 NJX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 FD08 NJX, 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 FD08 NJX registered?

FD08 NJX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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