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HN08 AKZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

42,255 mi
Last recorded42,255 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 AKZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 42,255 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2026 42,242 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 39,637 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 39,326 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 38,545 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 37,498 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 36,535 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 35,800 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 34,490 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 33,233 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 31,201 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 31,200 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 28,811 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 26,807 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 25,108 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 12 Mar 2014 25,108 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2013 22,164 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 20,716 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 17,872 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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HN08 AKZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc 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 HN08 AKZ, 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 HN08 AKZ registered?

HN08 AKZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is HN08 AKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN08 AKZ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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