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KR08 KKA

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,079 mi
Last recorded135,079 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR08 KKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 135,079 miles

Rear Both rear coil springs corroded

Rear rear subframe corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2025 133,818 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2025 133,774 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2024 131,849 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 131,832 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Friction material loose (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 130,410 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 129,461 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 129,461 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 128,437 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 128,345 miles

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

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

Offside Rear STEEL BRAKE PIPE RUSTY

Offside Rear STEEL BRAKE PIPE RUSTY

Pass 16 Oct 2018 127,575 miles

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

Offside Front SUSPENSION ARM BALLJOINT DUST COVER STARTING TO DETERIORATE

REAR STEEL BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO RUST

Pass 26 Oct 2017 125,771 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 125,771 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 108,057 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 87,388 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 64,163 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 64,163 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 55,714 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 11 Sep 2012 34,901 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 34,901 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 24,339 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

SRS lamp on

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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KR08 KKA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KR08 KKA, 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 KR08 KKA registered?

KR08 KKA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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