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DA08 KFC

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

42,742 mi
Last recorded42,742 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 KFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 42,742 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 41,427 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 40,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge - also outer edge has age related cracks (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2024 40,013 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge - also outer edge has age related cracks (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2023 38,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outside wall perishing, inside wall wearing also 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2022 36,850 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 4 May 2022 36,850 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 5 May 2021 34,836 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 34,836 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 21 May 2020 33,145 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 31,556 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2019 31,512 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 29,847 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 29,846 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 27,870 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 25,542 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 23,127 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 May 2014 21,267 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 17,945 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 15,335 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 12,617 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 12,617 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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DA08 KFC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,996cc 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 DA08 KFC, 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 DA08 KFC registered?

DA08 KFC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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