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KR08 XRU

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,396 mi
Last recorded80,396 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 80,396 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 77,709 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 77,558 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 74,947 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 71,743 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 71,743 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 68,938 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 66,280 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 66,272 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 63,876 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 60,856 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipes to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

under body covers fitted can not access testable items properly

Pass 17 Aug 2018 57,345 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 56,186 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 49,860 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 45,169 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 43,790 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 43,204 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 43,204 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 42,564 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 40,993 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2013 40,993 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Pass 12 May 2012
Fail 12 May 2012 31,933 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2011 22,633 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 XRU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XRU, 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 XRU registered?

KR08 XRU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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