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K155 VKS

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,819 mi
Last recorded141,819 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK155 VKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 141,819 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 141,781 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm has an unsafe modification incorrect lower arm fitted o/s/f (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 133,507 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

gear box sump rusted

Pass 21 Mar 2024 124,259 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 114,320 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 99,704 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 99,701 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 94,313 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 94,312 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 75,615 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 75,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure DO NOT DRIVE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2018 46,527 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 35,164 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp in op

Fail 3 Apr 2017 35,163 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working identified as stop lamp by dash board warning (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front fog lamp in op

Nearside Front tyre badly worn on inside edge

Offside Front tyre badly worn on inside edge

Pass 9 Aug 2016 32,623 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edge

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 29,390 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside front fog lamp damaged

offside front fog lamp damaged

offside rear Exhaust pipe deteriorated

Pass 22 Aug 2014 26,109 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 22,144 miles

front wipers deteriorated

o/s/f exhaust deteriorated

o/s/f fog lamp damaged

Fail 2 Aug 2013 22,143 miles

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

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

front wipers deteriorated

o/s/f exhaust deteriorated

o/s/f fog lamp damaged

Pass 17 Aug 2012 16,979 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

front tyres worn inner edges and deteriorated

Pass 26 Aug 2011 13,834 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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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K155 VKS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K155 VKS, 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 K155 VKS registered?

K155 VKS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 September 2008.

Is K155 VKS safe to buy?

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