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KL08 NPX

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

102,528 mi
Last recorded102,528 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL08 NPX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 102,528 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 98,331 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 94,533 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2023 94,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 85,232 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under side corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2021 82,332 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 78,955 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 75,243 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 72,275 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 72,258 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 68,425 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 64,566 miles

Both front tyre treads cracking

Offside and Nearside front camber arm bushes splitting

Offside and Nearside front thrust arm bushes splitting

oil leak

under trays fitted to car

Pass 12 Jun 2015 56,235 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2014 47,791 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2013 38,862 miles

MOVED STICKER FROM SWEPT AREA PRIOR TO TEST

Pass 25 Jun 2012 29,997 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 17,317 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 17,180 miles

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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KL08 NPX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KL08 NPX, 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 KL08 NPX registered?

KL08 NPX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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