2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK 1.8L Petrol · SL08 HLA
2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 54,500 miles. MOT expired on 24 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,500 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SL08 HLA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2025
- 54,500 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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SL08 HLA Mileage History
- 22/09/202247,505 mi
- 26/09/202247,523 mi+18 mi
- 04/09/202350,941 mi+3,418 mi
- 04/09/202452,619 mi+1,678 mi
- 02/09/202554,500 mi+1,881 mi
Average of roughly 2,375 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SL08 HLA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes-Benz Slk (SL08 HLA) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
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