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KE08 DFP

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

96,480 mi
Last recorded96,480 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE08 DFP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 96,480 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 96,311 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside bodywork damage to front bumper, front wing and rear wing

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

Fail 6 Jun 2024 96,301 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn foremost arm part marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn foremost arm part marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside bodywork damage to front bumper, front wing and rear wing

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 95,252 miles

ENGINE OIL LEVEL IS LOW

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDE 0N FRONT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 95,248 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH SIDE ON REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH SIDE ON REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ENGINE OIL LEVEL IS LOW

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDE 0N FRONT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 95,235 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside, unable to fully inspect (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre tread 3mm

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside, unable to fully inspect (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 30 Oct 2021 91,692 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall 225/5016 rear tyres are retreads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 91,684 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall 225/5016 rear tyres are retreads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 87,092 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2020 87,080 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 78,978 miles

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

nearside rear tyre on tread limit and bald on inner edge

Fail 23 Apr 2019 78,972 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

nearside rear tyre on tread limit and bald on inner edge

Pass 1 May 2018 72,847 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

parking brake efficiency on minimum 16%

Fail 25 Apr 2018 72,847 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

parking brake efficiency on minimum 16%

Pass 29 Apr 2017 67,563 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 60,352 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 60,352 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 54,802 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 48,415 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2013 48,415 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 29,043 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 13,214 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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KE08 DFP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 KE08 DFP, 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 KE08 DFP registered?

KE08 DFP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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