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LA08 NKP

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,670 mi
Last recorded122,670 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 NKP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 122,670 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm perishing and inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight inner edge wear and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

both rear exhaust heatshields insecure

Fail 4 Oct 2023 122,670 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm perishing and inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight inner edge wear and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

both rear exhaust heatshields insecure

Pass 6 Oct 2022 115,856 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 108,678 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 108,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 102,297 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 95,527 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 88,819 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner edge on 3mm and slight perishing (5.2.3 (e))

automatic transmission sump corroded and slight weeping

Fail 11 Oct 2018 88,818 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear above differential (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner edge on 3mm and slight perishing (5.2.3 (e))

automatic transmission sump corroded and slight weeping

Pass 11 Oct 2017 81,579 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 68,285 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre has slight inner edge wear

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Fail 27 Sep 2016 68,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre has slight inner edge wear

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Pass 13 Oct 2015 56,150 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 44,517 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 38,271 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 35,565 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 27,970 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 26,246 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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LA08 NKP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LA08 NKP, 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 LA08 NKP registered?

LA08 NKP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is LA08 NKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA08 NKP shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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