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H21 HKN

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,478 mi
Last recorded73,478 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH21 HKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 73,478 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre has slight crack (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2026 73,462 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened yellow chalked (right next to mount) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre has slight crack (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 63,859 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 54,313 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 53,678 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 53,025 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 52,075 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 51,037 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 51,037 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 50,089 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 48,268 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge of tread. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge of tread. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 48,216 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge of tread. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge of tread. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 46,781 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges of tread.

Both rear tyres getting low on edges of tread.

Pass 9 Jun 2015 44,086 miles

offside front tyre wearing low inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2014 41,519 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 39,017 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 36,879 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 31,687 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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H21 HKN 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 83.3%.

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 H21 HKN, 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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H21 HKN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 June 2008.

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