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HN08 BDZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

92,294 mi
Last recorded92,294 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 BDZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 92,294 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 85,597 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 77,722 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 69,214 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear middle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 67,110 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 62,409 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 57,104 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 57,103 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 52,107 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 52,074 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 43,569 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 43,499 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 37,907 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 32,249 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 25,839 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 20,874 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 14,657 miles

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

Offside 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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HN08 BDZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,997cc 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 HN08 BDZ, 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 BDZ registered?

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

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