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KR08 XSB

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,783 mi
Last recorded50,783 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 50,783 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2025 50,772 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2024 46,526 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 45,297 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 41,264 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 40,381 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 39,665 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 39,652 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 36,660 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 33,499 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 30,629 miles

Front Registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 27,844 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 24,557 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both cross strut arms (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 20,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 17,692 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 17,692 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 14,565 miles

near side headlight intensity low

off side front outer tyre wall damaged

Pass 21 Oct 2011 11,287 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 XSB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XSB, 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 XSB registered?

KR08 XSB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 May 2008.

Is KR08 XSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR08 XSB shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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