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K40 XYX

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,100 mi
Last recorded72,100 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK40 XYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 72,100 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 64,981 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 59,215 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 55,914 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 53,460 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 50,596 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 49,262 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 49,262 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 47,454 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 45,752 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 45,752 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre is perished

Pass 12 Jan 2017 42,398 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 38,680 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 33,723 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 29,332 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 10 Jul 2013 22,278 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 12,392 miles

both rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 1 Aug 2011 10,151 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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K40 XYX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 K40 XYX, 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 K40 XYX registered?

K40 XYX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 October 2008.

Is K40 XYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for K40 XYX shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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