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N8 ACF

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,024 mi
Last recorded90,024 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN8 ACF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 90,024 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 May 2023 87,375 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 84,567 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 83,420 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 83,420 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 82,724 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 80,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 80,063 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 72,376 miles

Offside Rear Tyre inner edge very low, no cords

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 68,556 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2017 68,556 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 59,335 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 51,511 miles

both front bottom suspension arms inner bushes starting to crack on surface of bush

Fail 13 Feb 2015 51,511 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front bottom suspension arms inner bushes starting to crack on surface of bush

Pass 30 Jun 2014 48,553 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 48,528 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 42,311 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 38,001 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 32,940 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 25,690 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 25,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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N8 ACF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N8 ACF, 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 N8 ACF registered?

N8 ACF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 March 2008.

Is N8 ACF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N8 ACF shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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