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PL08 HKB

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

101,133 mi
Last recorded101,133 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 HKB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 101,133 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2026 101,126 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides - fronts of pairs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear of pair (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Body component slightly loose both sides under plastics to floor areas (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 98,952 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jun 2025 98,952 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both rear (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 95,277 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 95,277 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 93,365 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 89,120 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 89,120 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 85,008 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 82,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 77,209 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 62,469 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40x18 92y (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2017 68,768 miles

nsf tyre has small cut in the tread

undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2017 68,763 miles

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

nsf tyre has small cut in the tread

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2016 62,955 miles

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)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 52,259 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres perished within tread

Pass 24 Mar 2014 45,935 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2013 38,982 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 20,432 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 18,247 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 18,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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PL08 HKB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 PL08 HKB, 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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PL08 HKB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 July 2008.

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