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NX08 LTA

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

94,611 mi
Last recorded94,611 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX08 LTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 94,611 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 94,606 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 88,060 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 80,500 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 73,663 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 73,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 64,807 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 64,474 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 Dec 2021 64,464 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Sep 2020 55,410 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 52,834 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 43,045 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 10 Aug 2018 43,043 miles

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

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

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Aug 2017 37,127 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 37,127 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 32,234 miles

centre rear exhaust cracked and blowing

Fail 29 Mar 2017 32,233 miles

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

centre rear exhaust cracked and blowing

Pass 12 Apr 2016 22,367 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 12,408 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 11,218 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 9,735 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 7,952 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 7,952 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 6,616 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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NX08 LTA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 NX08 LTA, 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 NX08 LTA registered?

NX08 LTA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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