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HF08 DYP

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,955 mi
Last recorded98,955 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF08 DYP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2026 98,955 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Outstanding recall.

Pass 13 Aug 2025 96,137 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 91,041 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 91,041 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 89,443 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge HEAVILY worn on inner edge and outer sidewall cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 88,547 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 88,547 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 85,201 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear both n/s o/s [centre of tyres worn] (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 85,201 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front lower suspension arm inner bush worn [ two lower front suspension arms the rear one of the two inner bush worn] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear both n/s o/s [centre of tyres worn] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 79,942 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 79,942 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 78,515 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 74,783 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 68,190 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 68,190 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2017 61,378 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 57,504 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 54,038 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2014 51,594 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2013 50,149 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 48,843 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 46,973 miles

Oil leak

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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HF08 DYP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HF08 DYP, 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 HF08 DYP registered?

HF08 DYP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is HF08 DYP safe to buy?

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