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KO08 KTF

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

71,980 mi
Last recorded71,980 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO08 KTF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 71,980 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs have some corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexi hoses have some corrosion to ferules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in centre, tyre wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 71,960 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward diagonal arm, bush rubber bonding detached from centre metal tube (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward diagonal arm, bush rubber bonding detached from centre metal tube (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs have some corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexi hoses have some corrosion to ferules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high both headlamps high, adjusted now. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit on outer shoulder-tyre wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in centre, tyre wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 68,586 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward facing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn to 2mm ( limit is 1.6mm )

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward facing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front forward facing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Fail 11 Nov 2022 68,583 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward facing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn to 2mm ( limit is 1.6mm )

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward facing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front forward facing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Pass 1 Oct 2021 63,780 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward facing arm inner mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner brake pad looks low

Offside Front Inner brake pad looks low

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward facing arm inner mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 58,173 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear offside rear brake has a slight bind along with the brake rubbing

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 55,121 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at the brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at the rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 55,119 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at the brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at the rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 52,186 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 52,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 49,116 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 43,868 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 43,868 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 34,996 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 25,350 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 22,799 miles

o/s/f tyre cracking in middle of tread

Pass 26 Sep 2012 20,475 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 18,069 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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KO08 KTF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KO08 KTF, 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 KO08 KTF registered?

KO08 KTF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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