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T31 NAU

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,601 mi
Last recorded57,601 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT31 NAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 57,601 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 56,481 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 54,801 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 54,423 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 54,166 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 53,038 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 50,215 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 42,776 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 42,048 miles

Engine management light on the dash

Nearside Front Fog lamp bulb insecure

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 42,048 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine management light on the dash

Nearside Front Fog lamp bulb insecure

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 38,865 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 38,483 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 35,545 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 32,348 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 32,345 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 30,186 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 27,277 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 24,168 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 24,168 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 23,057 miles

Offside Front 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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T31 NAU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black 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 T31 NAU, 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 T31 NAU?

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What year was T31 NAU registered?

T31 NAU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is T31 NAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T31 NAU shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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