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HX08 FXU

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

45,176 mi
Last recorded45,176 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX08 FXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 45,176 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 41,463 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2025 41,447 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 40,714 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 40,310 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 39,655 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 39,655 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 38,992 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 38,256 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 37,525 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 35,773 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 32,360 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 30,231 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 26,240 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 22,226 miles

Osf lower inner cross strut bush perished/cracked

Pass 25 Jul 2013 18,980 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 15,834 miles

N/S/F Tyre cracking due to age

O/S/F Tyre cracking due to age

Pass 3 Aug 2011 13,886 miles

SRS light on

Slight cracking in both front tyres tread grooves

Fail 3 Aug 2011 13,886 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

SRS light on

Slight cracking in both front tyres tread grooves

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 FXU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HX08 FXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HX08 FXU registered?

HX08 FXU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 May 2008.

Is HX08 FXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX08 FXU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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