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KR08 RYK

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

50,298 mi
Last recorded50,298 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR08 RYK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 50,298 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 47,805 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 44,376 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 43,788 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 42,367 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 42,184 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 41,467 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 39,367 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 37,618 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 35,824 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 26 Jan 2016 34,538 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 32,795 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 32,795 miles

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 28,498 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 25,130 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 20,477 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 20,475 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 17,787 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 RYK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 RYK, 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 RYK registered?

KR08 RYK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is KR08 RYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR08 RYK shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KR08 RYK have outstanding finance?

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