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ML08 HDJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

37,151 mi
Last recorded37,151 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 HDJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 37,151 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 36,690 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 36,690 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 35,705 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 34,826 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 34,826 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 33,940 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 33,920 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 33,222 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 32,880 miles

Manufactures covers fitted at time of test

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 3 Apr 2019 31,212 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 24,036 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 23,235 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 22,401 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 22,400 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 21,633 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 21,139 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Apr 2013 18,395 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2012 17,374 miles

all items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2012 17,374 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2011 15,135 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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ML08 HDJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ML08 HDJ, 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 ML08 HDJ registered?

ML08 HDJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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The MOT history for ML08 HDJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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