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HD57 HFR

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

72,198 mi
Last recorded72,198 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD57 HFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 72,198 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 64,317 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2024 64,317 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 62,469 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 62,442 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 61,252 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 59,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 58,354 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 56,982 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 54,738 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish in tread area

Pass 8 Sep 2017 52,700 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both starting to perish (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 50,148 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2016 50,148 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint cross strut (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 47,415 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 43,825 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 40,993 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 37,417 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 31,243 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 27,443 miles

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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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HD57 HFR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HD57 HFR, 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 HD57 HFR registered?

HD57 HFR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is HD57 HFR safe to buy?

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