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NS 28

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests35 (34 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate97.1%

Mileage

28,797 mi
Last recorded28,797 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNS 28
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

34 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 28,797 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2026 18,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2025 17,920 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 28,186 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 16,921 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 27,953 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 16,083 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/f o/s/f (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f o/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2023 27,675 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 16,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 27,319 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 16,071 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 26,801 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 16,060 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 26,437 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 15,974 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 25,868 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 15,584 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 25,499 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 14,846 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 24,413 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coolant leak from centre radaitor

Pass 28 Jul 2016 13,828 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 21,802 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 21,802 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 13,194 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 20,067 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2014 12,338 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 16,606 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2013 11,377 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 12,028 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2012 10,275 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 9,089 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 7,812 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 34,736 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 5,612 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 4,539 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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NS 28 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 97.1%.

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 NS 28, 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 NS 28 registered?

NS 28 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is NS 28 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NS 28 shows 35 tests with a 97.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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