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FT08 NXR

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

78,582 mi
Last recorded78,582 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT08 NXR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 78,582 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 78,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2024 73,354 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 68,085 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 63,053 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 57,868 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 52,662 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 46,551 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 43,657 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 39,129 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 35,218 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 30,506 miles

damage to n/s front tyre sidewall.no canvass showing

n/s rear tyre nearing limit

o/s rear tyre on ligal limit

Pass 11 Dec 2013 26,892 miles

offside rear tyre getting low

Pass 18 Jan 2012 22,365 miles

advise both off side tyres on 4.0mm and wearing unevenly

advise front brake discs corroded and lipped

Pass 12 Aug 2011 20,846 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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FT08 NXR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 FT08 NXR, 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 FT08 NXR registered?

FT08 NXR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 August 2008.

Is FT08 NXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT08 NXR shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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