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HT08 FZD

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

73,485 mi
Last recorded73,485 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT08 FZD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 73,485 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2024 69,187 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 64,988 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 61,809 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 58,913 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 56,860 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 56,860 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 54,702 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018
Pass 9 Aug 2017 43,102 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 37,726 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 37,726 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 36,112 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 33,489 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2013 32,042 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2012 29,796 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 24,689 miles

both front tyres low tread on inner edges

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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HT08 FZD 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 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 HT08 FZD, 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 HT08 FZD registered?

HT08 FZD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is HT08 FZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT08 FZD shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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