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HX08 EOY

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

43,980 mi
Last recorded43,980 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX08 EOY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 43,980 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 41,143 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 41,143 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure both exhaust mounts rusted through, detached. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 37,621 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 33,519 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 32,278 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 30,943 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 30,756 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)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 29,313 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)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 26,884 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)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 23,226 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 18,487 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edges

cut to nearside front tyre not deep enough to reach cords

sill and floor covers fitted

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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HX08 EOY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 HX08 EOY, 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 HX08 EOY registered?

HX08 EOY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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