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KJ08 MTZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

149,526 mi
Last recorded149,526 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 MTZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 149,526 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 137,636 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 122,919 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 108,931 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 94,470 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 84,522 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 79,691 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 71,373 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 61,932 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner sidewall splitting (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 61,931 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner sidewall splitting (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 54,832 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 54,832 miles

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

wipers smearing

Pass 9 Feb 2016 47,785 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 35,680 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 35,400 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 34,998 miles

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

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

front tyres perished and worn on inside edge

Pass 29 Jun 2012 30,335 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 30,335 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 21,387 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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KJ08 MTZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 KJ08 MTZ, 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 KJ08 MTZ registered?

KJ08 MTZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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The MOT history for KJ08 MTZ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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