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KP08 LFT

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

81,054 mi
Last recorded81,054 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP08 LFT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 81,054 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 75,512 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 22 May 2025 75,501 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2024 70,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2023 64,527 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2022 60,560 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 57,968 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 26 Feb 2020 55,521 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 55,480 miles

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

exhaust repair / plate wedged against the diff housing

front exhaust bracket is broken

Fail 20 Jun 2019 55,476 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing broken and half missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust repair / plate wedged against the diff housing

front exhaust bracket is broken

Pass 4 Jan 2017 55,288 miles

front brake discs rusty on the inner face

front exhaust bracket broken

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2015 54,737 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust downpipe bracket to gearbox lower bolt hole broken

rust ingress on front brake discs

Fail 17 Jun 2015 54,719 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust downpipe bracket to gearbox lower bolt hole broken

rust ingress on front brake discs

Pass 6 Feb 2015 53,985 miles

n/s/r tyre on legal limit 1.6

o/s/r tyre on 1.8 mm

Pass 13 Jun 2014 51,834 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight rust ingress on front brake discs

Pass 8 Mar 2013 37,684 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Mar 2013 37,385 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

high level tread on front tyres bald on edges

slight front brake inbalance

Pass 3 Mar 2012 28,647 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 22,959 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre wall and wall perishing

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 LFT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KP08 LFT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KP08 LFT registered?

KP08 LFT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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