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HN08 KFD

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

88,517 mi
Last recorded88,517 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 KFD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 88,517 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 88,517 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 85,152 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 85,152 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 78,590 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 71,121 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 68,086 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges & perished.

nearside front washer jet blocking on spray.

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front suspension lower arm balljoint bushes perished.

offside rear tyre on 3.mm tread depth & perished.

rear brake disc's worn & lipped.

Pass 25 Nov 2020 67,470 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 67,115 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 65,861 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 62,679 miles

Nearside Front brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 62,679 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 57,577 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

both nearside and offside front tyres slightly worn at inside edge

Fail 22 Nov 2016 57,577 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

both nearside and offside front tyres slightly worn at inside edge

Pass 31 Oct 2015 54,274 miles

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

miner oil leak from gearbox

n/s/f Rim has a damage on outer side

n/s/f Tyre has a cut on outer wall and worn on inner edge

o/s/f Tyre is worn on inner edge

o/s/r Tyre has three miner cuts on outer wall

o/s/r and n/s/r Brake pads are 60% worn

Fail 31 Oct 2015 54,274 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

miner oil leak from gearbox

n/s/f Rim has a damage on outer side

n/s/f Tyre has a cut on outer wall and worn on inner edge

o/s/f Tyre is worn on inner edge

o/s/r Tyre has three miner cuts on outer wall

o/s/r and n/s/r Brake pads are 60% worn

Pass 19 Nov 2014 52,163 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

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

gear box leaking oil

Pass 1 Nov 2013 47,410 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 45,551 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 40,464 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 35,718 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 KFD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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