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HV08 WML

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

45,681 mi
Last recorded45,681 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 WML
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 45,681 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 44,966 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2024 43,904 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 43,904 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2023 43,258 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 42,747 miles

exhaust brackets rusted,nearside rear half shaft gaitor slightly worn.

Pass 12 May 2021 41,956 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 39,901 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 36,396 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 32,662 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 28,297 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 26,642 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 26,640 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 24,212 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 20,752 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 17,572 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2012 15,858 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 13,322 miles

Plastic trims inside door shuts.

Plastic under trays fitted to complete under side of vehicle.

Rear tyres worn to 3mm

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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HV08 WML is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HV08 WML, 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 HV08 WML registered?

HV08 WML is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 March 2008.

Is HV08 WML safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV08 WML shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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