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KM08 NGE

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

71,676 mi
Last recorded71,676 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 NGE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 71,676 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 70,399 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 68,499 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 68,493 miles

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

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

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

undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Jun 2023 68,077 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 67,564 miles

Exhaust hangers are corroded

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2022 67,559 miles

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

Exhaust hangers are corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 65,393 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 13 May 2021 65,105 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 64,468 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 62,611 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 58,968 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 56,448 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 54,082 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 40,817 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 26,739 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 26,739 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 24,126 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres perished

Fail 3 Apr 2014 24,126 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres perished

Pass 17 Apr 2013 22,894 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 17,936 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 13,827 miles

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

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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KM08 NGE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KM08 NGE, 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 KM08 NGE registered?

KM08 NGE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is KM08 NGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM08 NGE shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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