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XJ54 NKS

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

29,914 mi
Last recorded29,914 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJ54 NKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 29,914 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 28,526 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 27,007 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 27,007 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 25,471 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 24,059 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 22,788 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 22,031 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 20,113 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 20,113 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 17,593 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 15,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre splitting/ cracking

Offside Front Tyre splitting /cracking recommend replace

Pass 12 Apr 2016 12,959 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 12,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 10,724 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2014 8,754 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2013 6,344 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2012 5,812 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 4,265 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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XJ54 NKS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 XJ54 NKS, 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 XJ54 NKS registered?

XJ54 NKS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 April 2008.

Is XJ54 NKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for XJ54 NKS shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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