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KE08 DJV

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

103,386 mi
Last recorded103,386 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 103,386 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 103,383 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 102,078 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 99,313 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 95,931 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 93,318 miles

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 91,583 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 86,456 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Jan 2021 86,451 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Jan 2020 80,239 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 80,239 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2019 79,972 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 77,912 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 77,912 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 74,882 miles

Brake pipes slightly pitted and corroded

Undertray fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2018 74,881 miles

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

Brake pipes slightly pitted and corroded

Undertray fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2017 68,514 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 66,825 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 53,374 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 45,264 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 39,714 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 28,382 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 17,208 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 DJV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DJV, 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 DJV registered?

KE08 DJV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 August 2008.

Is KE08 DJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE08 DJV shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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