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N5 SKF

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

59,003 mi
Last recorded59,003 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN5 SKF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 59,003 miles

Both seat belts slow to retract

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 53,189 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 47,537 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 41,107 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 39,539 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 38,647 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 38,647 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 38,366 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 37,733 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 36,303 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 35,906 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 35,146 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 33,851 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2014 31,237 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 26,863 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 22,781 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 22,721 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front 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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N5 SKF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 N5 SKF, 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 N5 SKF registered?

N5 SKF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is N5 SKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N5 SKF shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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