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HF08 EKW

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

88,503 mi
Last recorded88,503 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF08 EKW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 88,503 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear and both front to rear coated with paint/underseal? (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened just starting to corrode (5.3.3 (b) (i))

side skirts, belly pan and floor covers fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2024 88,276 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coated with underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate srs message on mfd only @ this time (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s seat belt slow to recoil

side skirts,belly pan and floor covers fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2023 87,727 miles

side skirts, belly pan and floor covers fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2023 85,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, perished and aged 2015 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded across floor and into flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, perished and 2015 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2023 85,691 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, perished and aged 2015 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded across floor and into flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, perished and 2015 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 83,553 miles

Front Both front tyres have inner edge wear.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Out to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Out to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2022 83,551 miles

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

Front Both front tyres have inner edge wear.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Out to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Out to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 77,695 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2021 77,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 74,766 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2020 74,765 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak No damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 70,688 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 64,299 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 64,299 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 58,266 miles

Oil leak ()

tested in wet conditions

Pass 2 Feb 2016 52,034 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 46,271 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2013 37,783 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 35,309 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 34,227 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 32,753 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges, recommend tracking check.

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

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 EKW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 EKW, 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 EKW registered?

HF08 EKW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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