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KJ08 SZV

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

74,215 mi
Last recorded74,215 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 SZV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 74,215 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 74,215 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 68,197 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 62,858 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Jun 2022 57,175 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Jun 2022 57,175 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jun 2021 50,274 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 50,274 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 44,385 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 44,385 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 42,138 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 42,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 20 May 2019 41,810 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 39,903 miles

Central Stop light not working but not certain it is wired up

Fail 21 May 2018 39,903 miles

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

Central Stop light not working but not certain it is wired up

Pass 16 May 2017 38,079 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 36,362 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 35,360 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 34,184 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 34,184 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 32,077 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 30,476 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 23,425 miles

nearside front tyre wearing inside edge

offside front tyre worn inside edge and inside wall cut, not deep enough to reach ply or cords

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 SZV 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 69.6%.

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 KJ08 SZV, 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 KJ08 SZV registered?

KJ08 SZV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 August 2008.

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The MOT history for KJ08 SZV shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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