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OU57 HBL

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

114,620 mi
Last recorded114,620 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU57 HBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 114,620 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2026 114,620 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 108,493 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 105,594 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 103,288 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 96,666 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 94,568 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective x2 broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 93,517 miles

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

Offside Front Inner 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))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 93,504 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner 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 25 Mar 2019 92,151 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 92,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 Feb 2019 92,100 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear brake pipes front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement castor arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement castor arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn low on edges

Pass 30 Jan 2018 85,113 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 76,650 miles

Front wiper smear

Offside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output condensation (1.4.A.2e)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 76,650 miles

Front wiper smear

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output condensation (1.4.A.2e)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 68,569 miles

Center exhaust hangers corroded slightly

NSF tyre valve slightly perished

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner steering track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread wearing smooth on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 60,220 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 51,845 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 43,611 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 35,453 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 25,938 miles

front discs slightly pitted

n/s/f tyre has slight cracks in tread

undertray 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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OU57 HBL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue 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 OU57 HBL, 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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OU57 HBL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 January 2008.

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