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KP08 ENC

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

36,249 mi
Last recorded36,249 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP08 ENC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 36,249 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 34,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall cut kerbed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn to 3mm centre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 32,907 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 32,135 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 30,620 miles

Front anti roll bar corroded at ends

Rear shock absorber casings corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2021 29,240 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (very slightly ) cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Mar 2021 29,240 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (very slightly ) cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2020 27,870 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 25,386 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear differential noisy

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 21,702 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 21,702 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 17,860 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 17,846 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 13,299 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 12,036 miles

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

tyres perishing

Pass 5 Mar 2014 10,988 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 9,762 miles

all 4 tyres perished slightly

Pass 21 Mar 2012 8,807 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 7,651 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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KP08 ENC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 KP08 ENC, 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 KP08 ENC registered?

KP08 ENC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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The MOT history for KP08 ENC shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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