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SP58 NMX

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,198 mi
Last recorded56,198 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP58 NMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 56,198 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 48,552 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 38,265 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 38,265 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2024 38,230 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 38,091 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 37,718 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 36,877 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 35,197 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 33,079 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 33,079 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50-16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/50-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2018 29,934 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 27,805 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 14 May 2015 26,650 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 May 2015 26,650 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2014 25,503 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2013 23,357 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 20,994 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 20,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 15,669 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)

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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SP58 NMX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SP58 NMX, 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 SP58 NMX?

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What year was SP58 NMX registered?

SP58 NMX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 September 2008.

Is SP58 NMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP58 NMX shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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