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SD08 HFA

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,877 mi
Last recorded49,877 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD08 HFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 49,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2025 47,417 miles

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both ns and os (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

suspension components covered in under seal

Fail 24 Jul 2025 47,416 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both ns and os (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 44,872 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Feb 2023 44,042 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 41,150 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 37,682 miles

advise most brake pipes rusting

advise nearside front suspension arm bush

Pass 28 Mar 2019 36,575 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Nsf & Osf. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Nsr & Osr. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 36,575 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Cast metal type arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault SRS light on ? (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Nsf & Osf. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Rubbing noise from brake when turning road wheel ?

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Cast metal type arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Nsr & Osr. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 32,978 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 28,782 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 23,726 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 18,070 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 15,483 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 14,039 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 12,332 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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SD08 HFA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SD08 HFA, 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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SD08 HFA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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