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R40 NJH

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

59,411 mi
Last recorded59,411 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 NJH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2026 59,411 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear shock absorber corroded (both sides)

Pass 8 Oct 2025 58,482 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear arm. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Both shock absorber casings corroded.

Pass 5 Jun 2024 58,169 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear arm. Split but covering joint. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear arm. Split but covering joint. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low in centre. 3mm. Cracked on shoulders radial cracks in tread area. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 57,916 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low in centre of tread. 3mm. Cracking on both shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Braking surfaces corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 57,782 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device slow to adjust.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low in centre of tread. 3mm. Cracking in tread area. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2021 56,531 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2020 56,056 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 55,128 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Run above subframe before flexible hose. Recommend repair or replacement. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Braking faces corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust section front hanger mounts heavily corroded.

Pass 26 Mar 2018 54,463 miles

Front Both aero style wiper blades smeary.

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Causing misshaping of tyre. (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low in centre of tread. 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Causing slight misshaping of tyre. (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Braking faces corroded. (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 52,996 miles

engine covers

Pass 7 Jan 2016 50,132 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 48,897 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 44,496 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 39,255 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 33,225 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 24,243 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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R40 NJH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 R40 NJH, 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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R40 NJH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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