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5 HDK

2008 Mercedes-benz Slr

Blue Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

4,739 mi
Last recorded4,739 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slr12,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 HDK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlr
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 10 Feb 2026 4,739 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 6,873 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 4,120 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 3,555 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 3,454 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 3,337 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 3,148 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 3,135 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 4,999 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 3,095 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 2,324 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 1,942 miles

N/S/F TYRE OUTSIDE SIDEWALL LARGE SPLIT

Pass 22 Aug 2011 1,885 miles

cracks in rear foglight/reflector lens

cut in n/s/f sidewall (no cords showing)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slr?

Based on 1,033 MOT tests across 155 vehicles.

92.7%
Pass Rate
316
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 23
fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned 6
fog lamp not working 6
registration plate missing 6
Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. 4
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5 HDK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slr in Blue with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz Slr models, the average MOT pass rate is 97.2% with a typical mileage of 12,508 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Slr fails its MOT is headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 5 HDK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Slr typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 5 HDK registered?

5 HDK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slr, first registered on 22 January 2008.

Is 5 HDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5 HDK shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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