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N6 PTA

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,382 mi
Last recorded51,382 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN6 PTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 51,382 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))

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

Fail 26 May 2026 51,380 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 49,248 miles

Front Tyres wearing on inner edge.

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 47,107 miles

Front brake pads worn

Offside Rear tyre worn low inner edge

Fail 14 Jun 2024 47,107 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Front brake pads worn

Offside Rear tyre worn low inner edge

Pass 6 Jun 2023 45,099 miles

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

WIPER SMEARING

Fail 6 Jun 2023 45,099 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

WIPER SMEARING

Pass 22 Jun 2022 41,820 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 34,953 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2020 28,263 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 23,330 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 18,474 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Fail 2 Jul 2018 18,460 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 20 Jul 2017 17,753 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 16,885 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 15,812 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 14,099 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 11,893 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 10,926 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 8,619 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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N6 PTA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N6 PTA, 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 N6 PTA registered?

N6 PTA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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