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HV08 XRT

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

46,972 mi
Last recorded46,972 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 XRT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 46,972 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 41,144 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 30,468 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2023 30,468 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 29,075 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 28,107 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 26,914 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 25,927 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Nearside side repeater lens broken in mirror head

Pass 26 Apr 2018 25,020 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 25,020 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (marked with yellow chalk) (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 24,087 miles

Engine cover and under tray present impeding inspection of certain components.

Exhaust system mid support brackets (just above front of rear axle) heavily corroded and weak.

Nearside Front Damage to door mirror indicator lamp with a piece of lens missing.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Recommend parking brake shoes inspection, clean and adjust.

Pass 29 Apr 2016 22,274 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 19,784 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 25 Apr 2014 17,093 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)

advise both front tyres starting too perish

Pass 5 Apr 2013 14,349 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 11,740 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 8,784 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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HV08 XRT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,996cc 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 HV08 XRT, 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 XRT registered?

HV08 XRT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 April 2008.

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The MOT history for HV08 XRT 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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