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NT08 COU

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

19,938 mi
Last recorded19,938 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT08 COU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 19,938 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 18,227 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 16,612 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 15,317 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 13,729 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 12,759 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 11,810 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 11,791 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 9,952 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 9,941 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nearside and offside outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nearside and offside outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2018 9,352 miles

Tyres cracking.

Pass 27 Jan 2017 8,716 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 8,157 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 6,726 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 6,592 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 6,529 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 5,036 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 3,734 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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NT08 COU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 NT08 COU, 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 NT08 COU registered?

NT08 COU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 May 2008.

Is NT08 COU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NT08 COU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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