2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK 1.8L Petrol · N11 NAU
2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK (1.8L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 62,879 miles. MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,879 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N11 NAU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/04/2026
- 62,879 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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N11 NAU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes-Benz Slk (N11 NAU) between April 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
N11 NAU Mileage History
- 11/04/202230,748 mi
- 12/04/202338,486 mi+7,738 mi
- 10/04/202448,454 mi+9,968 mi
- 23/04/202556,089 mi+7,635 mi
- 20/04/202662,879 mi+6,790 mi
Average of roughly 7,985 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171)
Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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MERCEDES-BENZ SLK Model Intelligence & Reliability
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Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2008 model year cars.
- M272 V6 Balance Shaft WearSerious
Early 3.0L and 3.5L V6 engines used soft metal gears on the balance shaft. The gears wear down, altering engine timing and requiring a massive engine-out repair.
- Vario-Roof Hydraulic LeaksModerate
The complex folding hardtop uses multiple hydraulic cylinders that can leak as the seals age.
- Rear Subframe Corrosion and PerforationSerious
The pressed-steel multi-link rear subframe on the R171 SLK is highly prone to severe internal corrosion, aggravated by decades of wet UK winter roads and road salt. Moisture and grime accumulate inside the hollow box sections, rusting the subframe from the inside out until structural perforation occurs around the suspension control arm mounting points. In severe cases, an arm mount shears off entirely, causing sudden dangerous rear-wheel steering and an immediate MOT failure. Mercedes-Benz UK has historically assessed replacements under goodwill on a case-by-case basis.
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