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KE08 DFX

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,408 mi
Last recorded109,408 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE08 DFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 109,408 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 103,159 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 103,159 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 96,986 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 89,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 89,752 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 82,805 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 82,805 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 75,126 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 68,758 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 62,738 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 56,283 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2016 53,543 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 53,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 48,230 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 42,511 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge,front brake pads wearing

Pass 3 Jun 2013 33,063 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 33,063 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 May 2012 25,370 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 16,987 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 DFX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DFX, 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 DFX registered?

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

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