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CA08 HBB

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

34,895 mi
Last recorded34,895 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 HBB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 34,895 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 34,872 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 34,494 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 34,129 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 33,618 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 32,995 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 32,038 miles

Nearside Front brake back plate

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 31,119 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 31,100 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2018 29,717 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 May 2017 28,508 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 26,765 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 25,019 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Apr 2015 25,019 miles

Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2014 23,531 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion to inner face front discs

Pass 16 Apr 2013 22,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front brake disc,s slightly worn

plastic sills covers fitted not allowuinjg full inspection of outer sills

underguards fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 24 Apr 2012 20,103 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 16,721 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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CA08 HBB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CA08 HBB, 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 CA08 HBB registered?

CA08 HBB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 May 2008.

Is CA08 HBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA08 HBB shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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