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HG08 LPZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

81,088 mi
Last recorded81,088 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 LPZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 81,088 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 80,358 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 79,776 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 79,728 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 78,856 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 78,386 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 78,384 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 77,365 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 75,689 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 74,708 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 72,745 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to off side rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 71,798 miles

Both front lower camber suspension arm bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 5 Oct 2015 70,755 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 69,777 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 69,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 67,869 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2012 51,849 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 34,975 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 22,998 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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HG08 LPZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 HG08 LPZ, 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 HG08 LPZ registered?

HG08 LPZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 April 2008.

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