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HN08 KCG

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

62,353 mi
Last recorded62,353 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 KCG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 62,353 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust supports broken away from exhaust . (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 61,832 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 60,134 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 58,198 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 55,329 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 50,784 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 45,036 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 40,557 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 40,557 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 38,721 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2017 36,936 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 33,674 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 30,063 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2014 25,356 miles

n/s handbrake req adjustment

Pass 6 Apr 2013 21,999 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 18,942 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 15,998 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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HN08 KCG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 KCG, 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 KCG registered?

HN08 KCG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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