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S3 NHB

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

39,077 mi
Last recorded39,077 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 NHB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 39,077 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 38,261 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 37,703 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 36,832 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 36,040 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 35,404 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 33,580 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 33,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm badly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm badly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2018 29,454 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured O/S/R & N/S/R (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre worn to 3mm

both front tyres worn to 1.9mm & low on inner edge

Pass 22 May 2017 26,053 miles

front tyres worn low on inner edges & low on main tread O/S 2.4mm N/S 1.9mm

Pass 31 May 2016 24,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3 MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3 MM (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 May 2016 24,425 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate PLATE SURROUND TO THICK (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate PLATE SURROUND TO THICK (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3 MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3 MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 20,638 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 9 Jun 2014 17,981 miles

both front tyres low

Pass 28 May 2013 16,122 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 13,785 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 11,246 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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S3 NHB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc 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 S3 NHB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S3 NHB?

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What year was S3 NHB registered?

S3 NHB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 11 June 2008.

Is S3 NHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S3 NHB 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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