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XNZ 9840

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

142,895 mi
Last recorded142,895 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXNZ 9840
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 142,895 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 138,816 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 138,816 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 138,743 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 132,197 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 129,325 miles

Rear fuel lines slightly corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2019 121,109 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 118,943 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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XNZ 9840 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XNZ 9840, 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

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What year was XNZ 9840 registered?

XNZ 9840 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 11 March 2008.

Is XNZ 9840 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XNZ 9840 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XNZ 9840 have outstanding finance?

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