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N17 AHB

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,262 mi
Last recorded77,262 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN17 AHB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 77,262 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 75,549 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 74,449 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 74,449 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 72,567 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 72,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 71,258 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 69,713 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 69,712 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 68,840 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 68,840 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 61,867 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 54,650 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 54,650 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Feb 2018 54,288 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 54,272 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 53,222 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 53,222 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 46,771 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 40,994 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 40,883 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 34,727 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 34,727 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2014 33,189 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 26,072 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 24,462 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 19,923 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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N17 AHB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N17 AHB, 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 N17 AHB registered?

N17 AHB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 September 2008.

Is N17 AHB safe to buy?

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