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GU08 NXE

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

87,683 mi
Last recorded87,683 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 NXE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 87,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Transmission sump rusted and leaking

Pass 25 Feb 2025 78,269 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2025 78,269 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre splitting on inner sidewall

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 72,016 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder

Fail 23 Jan 2024 72,016 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder

Pass 9 Feb 2023 69,090 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 69,060 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 68,019 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 64,859 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 60,100 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 30 Jan 2020 60,098 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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 Jan 2019 55,372 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 52,193 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 48,577 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 48,574 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 45,990 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 42,704 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 42,704 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 41,912 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 38,781 miles

nsr tyre on limit

rear pads getting low

Fail 4 Oct 2013 38,622 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 34,314 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 25,294 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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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GU08 NXE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc 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 GU08 NXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU08 NXE registered?

GU08 NXE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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The MOT history for GU08 NXE shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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