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HC08 KJC

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

98,422 mi
Last recorded98,422 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHC08 KJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 98,422 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2026 98,231 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 86,868 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm - inner bush worn/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/worn out inner edge/slight sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm/worn inner edge/small cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 77,222 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 74,008 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2023 74,007 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 73,745 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 73,745 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 72,445 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 72,445 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 72,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust hangers corroded. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 72,340 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust hangers corroded. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 68,819 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2020 68,819 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 59,610 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2019 59,610 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 59,528 miles

Both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Fail 21 Jan 2019 59,524 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 54,243 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both sides front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 7 Feb 2017 50,773 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 48,974 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 48,974 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 42,776 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 30,325 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2013 18,621 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2013 18,008 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 17,058 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 15,894 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all four alloys wheels damge

wipers worn

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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HC08 KJC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 HC08 KJC, 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 HC08 KJC registered?

HC08 KJC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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