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HN08 KCU

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

78,156 mi
Last recorded78,156 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 KCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 78,156 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2025 76,483 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2025 76,483 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2024 73,020 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 72,289 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output UV coating going yellow (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output UV coating going yellow (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 72,289 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output UV coating going yellow (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output UV coating going yellow (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 69,996 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 66,359 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 64,530 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2020 64,528 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 62,903 miles

Exhaust mounting defective both centre mountings corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Aug 2019 62,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective both centre mountings corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 59,938 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Aug 2017 56,884 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2017 56,771 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2016 51,792 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 47,290 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 47,290 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 42,697 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2013 39,165 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 39,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 39,152 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 39,151 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 33,609 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 33,601 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 23,182 miles

Offside Front 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 KCU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KCU, 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 KCU registered?

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

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