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KO07 SKY

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

128,623 mi
Last recorded128,623 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO07 SKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 128,623 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner/outer edges

Exhaust system heavily corroded and blowing slightly

Offside Front Lower Slight play in suspension front-most arm ball joint

Vehicle underside, brake and suspension components corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2026 128,615 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working Door mirror repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Both front tyres worn on inner/outer edges

Exhaust system heavily corroded and blowing slightly

Offside Front Lower Slight play in suspension front-most arm ball joint

Vehicle underside, brake and suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2025 124,747 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 121,593 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 108,259 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 97,800 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 95,523 miles

Nearside Front brake slight fluctuation

Nearside Rear lower suspension arm bush slight wear

Pass 3 Nov 2020 93,071 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 89,119 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 89,118 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 87,607 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 82,799 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 67,315 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 59,714 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 49,542 miles

brake wear indicator on.

Pass 27 Feb 2014 39,821 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 34,288 miles

very slight blow exhaust

Pass 16 Mar 2012 28,992 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 22,796 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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KO07 SKY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 KO07 SKY, 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 KO07 SKY registered?

KO07 SKY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 March 2008.

Is KO07 SKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KO07 SKY shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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