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N17 HKH

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

82,597 mi
Last recorded82,597 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN17 HKH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 82,597 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 70,618 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bad condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2025 70,618 miles

Offside Front Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bad condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 57,893 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 48,792 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 38,417 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 33,711 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 28,922 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 27,774 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 27,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Both rear tyres perishing

Pass 28 Nov 2016 27,171 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 25,756 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 25,756 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 May 2015 23,794 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 22,561 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 21,519 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 20,795 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre has cut on inner edge.

Nearside rear tyre wearing low.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2011 17,881 miles

both front tyres on inner edges

front brake pads low

Pass 4 Oct 2010 14,775 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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N17 HKH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc 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 N17 HKH, 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 N17 HKH registered?

N17 HKH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 March 2008.

Is N17 HKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N17 HKH 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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