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PF57 NXT

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,028 mi
Last recorded84,028 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF57 NXT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 84,028 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 82,374 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 81,329 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2023 81,328 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 80,132 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 78,984 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 76,792 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 74,368 miles

rear pads low

Fail 8 May 2019 74,358 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 70,579 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 70,579 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2017 66,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracked, perished

Fail 5 May 2017 66,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre cracked, perished

Pass 6 May 2016 61,893 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing front camber arm bush perished rubber coming away from metal sleeve (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (front camber arm bush perished rubber coming away from metal sleeve) (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 May 2015 58,281 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 54,566 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 50,648 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 May 2012 47,945 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 46,332 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 46,266 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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PF57 NXT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PF57 NXT, 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 PF57 NXT registered?

PF57 NXT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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