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HJ08 UOY

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

73,095 mi
Last recorded73,095 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 UOY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 73,095 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2025 68,342 miles

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

Vehicle presented for test with no oil showing on dipstick. Topped up before test started.

Fail 29 Jul 2025 68,217 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 64,151 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 60,242 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 57,152 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 54,101 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 49,362 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 41,935 miles

Nearside Front Rear / wishbone ball joint has play

Offside Front Rear / wishbone ball joint has play / bush de-bonding

Fail 3 May 2018 41,935 miles

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Rear / wishbone ball joint has play

Offside Front Rear / wishbone ball joint has play / bush de-bonding

Offside Rear Tyre 1.8mm

Pass 3 Jun 2017 31,358 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 27,630 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 24,095 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 21,543 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 18,859 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 15,274 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 12,984 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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HJ08 UOY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 HJ08 UOY, 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 HJ08 UOY registered?

HJ08 UOY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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