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SL08 HLA

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

54,500 mi
Last recorded54,500 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 HLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 54,500 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 52,619 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 50,941 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 47,523 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 47,505 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 46,566 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 44,841 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 44,841 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 43,997 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroding near rear flexi pipe joint (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 43,997 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroding near rear flexi pipe joint (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 41,690 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 39,174 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 39,174 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 37,076 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 37,076 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 34,610 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 30,882 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 26,354 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 26,354 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 17,121 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 10,217 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 7,872 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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SL08 HLA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SL08 HLA, 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 SL08 HLA registered?

SL08 HLA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is SL08 HLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL08 HLA shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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