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KM08 YFT

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,708 mi
Last recorded53,708 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2014
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 YFT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2014 53,708 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 53,708 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 71,306 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s n/s front tyres worn on inner edges all so uneven tread

Pass 10 Apr 2012 55,569 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to limits and mishapen

n/s/f wheel rim mishapen on inner edge

Pass 2 Apr 2011 37,853 miles

Offside Front 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 YFT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YFT, 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 YFT registered?

KM08 YFT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 April 2008.

Is KM08 YFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM08 YFT shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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