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HD08 KBP

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,389 mi
Last recorded106,389 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD08 KBP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 106,389 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 105,153 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024
Pass 26 Jun 2023
Pass 30 Jun 2022

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021
Pass 13 May 2019 100,059 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 23 Apr 2018 96,529 miles

UNDERBODY TRAYS FITTED AND ENGINE COVERS

Pass 19 May 2017 92,442 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 84,499 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides. (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge.

o/s headlight 50% output.

Pass 17 Aug 2015 75,981 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 75,979 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 67,503 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 58,298 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 58,298 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 7 May 2013 56,455 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 50,483 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 45,960 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 45,960 miles

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

R/h front tyre bald on edge.

Pass 5 Sep 2011 34,427 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 29,797 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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HD08 KBP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 HD08 KBP, 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 HD08 KBP registered?

HD08 KBP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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