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K31 ACA

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

77,651 mi
Last recorded77,651 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK31 ACA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 77,651 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 73,522 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 70,584 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 68,533 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 64,653 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 60,019 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 52,972 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 44,956 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 42,992 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 42,976 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 39,547 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 32,302 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 31,892 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 28,461 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 24,957 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 21,836 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 19,974 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 16,361 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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K31 ACA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 K31 ACA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K31 ACA registered?

K31 ACA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is K31 ACA safe to buy?

The MOT history for K31 ACA shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K31 ACA have outstanding finance?

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