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R500 NFS

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

34,535 mi
Last recorded34,535 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR500 NFS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 34,535 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 30,804 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 30,273 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 30,265 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 29,213 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 29,201 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 28,926 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 28,473 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 28,258 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 27,601 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 27,587 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 23,451 miles

Both front tyres starting to crack in tread and wear inner edges

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 14,885 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 12 Dec 2012 10,319 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 8,453 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 8,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

osf tyre side wall cut adv

Pass 24 Jun 2011 6,649 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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R500 NFS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R500 NFS, 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 R500 NFS registered?

R500 NFS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 June 2008.

Is R500 NFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R500 NFS shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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