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KR08 XSG

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

54,220 mi
Last recorded54,220 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR08 XSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 54,220 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 53,202 miles

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Nearside Front & Offside front (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 52,172 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 50,741 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 49,501 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 47,725 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 May 2019 42,102 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 36,884 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 31,113 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 24,679 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 22,639 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 20,051 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 17,338 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 14,936 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 12,398 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 12,395 miles

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

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 XSG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 XSG, 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 XSG registered?

KR08 XSG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 May 2008.

Is KR08 XSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR08 XSG shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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