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SP08 HGM

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

82,624 mi
Last recorded82,624 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 HGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 82,624 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 81,303 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Various underbody surface rust

Pass 28 Aug 2024 79,677 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 79,677 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 78,071 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 76,434 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 73,849 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 72,312 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 70,246 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 68,145 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2018 68,145 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working 3rd brake lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 65,180 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 62,227 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 62,227 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2016 60,027 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 54,125 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 54,125 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 53,583 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 51,472 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 43,729 miles

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 29,503 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 17,001 miles

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

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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SP08 HGM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SP08 HGM, 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 SP08 HGM registered?

SP08 HGM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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