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EJ08 KSK

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

66,255 mi
Last recorded66,255 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 KSK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 66,255 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 63,283 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 63,282 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced FLOOR SEAT MOUNTING (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 61,123 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis tunnel corroded and has a hole within but over 30cm away from suspension mounting. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 61,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis tunnel corroded and has a hole within but over 30cm away from suspension mounting. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 59,355 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 56,834 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2021 56,834 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 55,203 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 53,129 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 50,568 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 50,568 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 48,245 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 48,244 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 44,745 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 42,973 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 37,105 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 32,490 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 28,833 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 26,408 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 23,653 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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EJ08 KSK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EJ08 KSK, 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 EJ08 KSK registered?

EJ08 KSK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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