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KM08 YFA

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,683 mi
Last recorded124,683 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 YFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 124,683 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 117,360 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 108,992 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 100,776 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 92,682 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 92,682 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 85,349 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 85,349 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 81,037 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 71,261 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

Pass 20 Mar 2017 62,704 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 62,701 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 55,157 miles

engine and under tray covers preventing visual inspection of vehicle components

Pass 9 Mar 2015 48,984 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2014 43,689 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2013 37,489 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2012 31,719 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2011 24,546 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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KM08 YFA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 YFA, 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 KM08 YFA registered?

KM08 YFA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 3 April 2008.

Is KM08 YFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM08 YFA shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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