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NU08 HJJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

48,516 mi
Last recorded48,516 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 HJJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 48,516 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 43,220 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 43,084 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play nearside front and offside front slight free play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 42,122 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 42,120 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to failure of rear brake pipes (1.2.1 (g))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system main metal brake pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system main metal brake pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 40,073 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 38,414 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 37,594 miles

offside rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 25 Jun 2019 35,497 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 35,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and cords showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 32,730 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on 1.6-2mm and edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 29,339 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on 3mm and slight edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 26,417 miles

Both centre exhaust mounting brackets corroded

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front slight inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 26,416 miles

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

Both centre exhaust mounting brackets corroded

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front slight inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 22,991 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 20,419 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2013 18,100 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 15,729 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 11,880 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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NU08 HJJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 NU08 HJJ, 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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NU08 HJJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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