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L9 HPM

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

55,666 mi
Last recorded55,666 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL9 HPM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 55,666 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 54,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 51,902 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 49,842 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 48,554 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 48,554 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 48,635 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe has corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

rear suspension and front suspension components have a light coating of corrosion

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2020 48,074 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2019 47,599 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 46,402 miles

Nearside Front Slight corrosion through brake pipe

Offside Front Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 46,402 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Slight corrosion through brake pipe

Offside Front Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 44,607 miles

Restricted view of underside due to plastic covers.

Pass 10 Jun 2016 39,324 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both-2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 39,316 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both-2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 27,141 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 27,103 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 26,902 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 26,754 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 26,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 25,990 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

chip marks in windsrcreen

rear tyres inner side walls deteriorated

Pass 17 Jun 2011 25,018 miles

both front brake disc's slightly corroded

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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L9 HPM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 L9 HPM, 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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L9 HPM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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