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WL08 HCD

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,491 mi
Last recorded101,491 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL08 HCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 101,491 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 24 Jan 2025 92,889 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2025 92,870 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 87,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal by subframe mounting to body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 81,669 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 76,261 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 74,441 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 70,936 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2019 70,936 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 69,439 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 67,490 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 65,644 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Pass 6 Oct 2015 57,552 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 48,169 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 38,900 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 38,804 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 30,810 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 21,601 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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WL08 HCD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WL08 HCD, 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 WL08 HCD registered?

WL08 HCD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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