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KO08 MUE

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,488 mi
Last recorded73,488 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO08 MUE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 73,488 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2026 73,446 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 69,577 miles

Central Front Lower Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive slightly around engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

slight corrosion in front and rear suspension

Fail 21 Jun 2025 69,577 miles

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

Central Front Lower Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive slightly around engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front coil spring fitted recently, still broken piece from the old one

slight corrosion in front and rear suspension

Pass 28 Jun 2024 65,126 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 61,794 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 61,786 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 58,139 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front unable to see outer brake pads

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair lagging in effort (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 54,582 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 52,872 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2020 52,865 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 49,065 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 47,678 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 45,775 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 42,659 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2015 39,601 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 36,320 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 32,091 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 23,952 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 18,402 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 MUE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 KO08 MUE, 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 MUE registered?

KO08 MUE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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