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KP08 VRY

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

98,559 mi
Last recorded98,559 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP08 VRY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 98,559 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 95,835 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 92,322 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 10 Sep 2020 87,888 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 87,888 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 83,168 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 76,550 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 76,550 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2017 70,265 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2016 63,661 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 55,695 miles

nearside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

offside front fog light not working

offside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Fail 21 May 2015 55,661 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

offside front fog light not working

offside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 22 May 2014 47,654 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

n/s/f dipped beam not as bright as o/s/f dip beam

Pass 13 May 2013 38,483 miles

Front brake discs have a small lip.

Small stone chip in lower section of the O/S screen.

Fail 11 May 2013 38,483 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake discs have a small lip.

Small stone chip in lower section of the O/S screen.

Pass 19 May 2012 31,788 miles

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

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

n/s dip beam visably dimmer but beam pattern ok.

n/s side indicator not visable from front of vhe but visable from side.

Pass 28 Mar 2011 30,108 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 VRY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 VRY, 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 VRY registered?

KP08 VRY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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