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YF08 NTX

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

72,807 mi
Last recorded72,807 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 NTX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 72,807 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear drums/ handbrake area has a noise internely

Pass 22 May 2025 68,876 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 68,876 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 65,321 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2023 63,429 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 61,082 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2022 61,082 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 59,767 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2021 59,766 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 57,523 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 52,367 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2018 46,401 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2018 46,401 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 May 2017 43,156 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2016 40,437 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 34,967 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 34,967 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 29,072 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 26,691 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 22,975 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 17,153 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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YF08 NTX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 YF08 NTX, 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 YF08 NTX registered?

YF08 NTX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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