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KR08 LUD

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

83,130 mi
Last recorded83,130 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR08 LUD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 83,130 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 76,771 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 70,324 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 64,241 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 60,643 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 59,616 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 56,617 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))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 56,615 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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 28 Mar 2018 53,422 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 50,402 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 46,811 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 42,310 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 36,163 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 36,163 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 30,833 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 22,521 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 17,223 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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KR08 LUD 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 88.2%.

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 KR08 LUD, 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 LUD registered?

KR08 LUD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 April 2008.

Is KR08 LUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR08 LUD shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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