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NG08 MRG

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

66,839 mi
Last recorded66,839 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG08 MRG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 66,839 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 57,864 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 57,853 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases X - Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Sep 2022 46,645 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 38,108 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 33,684 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))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 33,682 miles

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

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 6 Sep 2019 32,419 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 31,220 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 29,824 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 28,162 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 24,723 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 22,152 miles

All tyre valve stems getting perished.

Pass 26 Sep 2013 19,580 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 16,714 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 14,542 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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NG08 MRG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NG08 MRG, 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 NG08 MRG registered?

NG08 MRG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is NG08 MRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for NG08 MRG shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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