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KR57 YFX

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,826 mi
Last recorded98,826 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR57 YFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 98,826 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside handbrake performance low

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Undertrays fitted at time of test

Fail 27 May 2026 98,819 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside handbrake performance low

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Jun 2025 96,302 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside handbrake performance low

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Undertrays fitted at time of test

Fail 30 May 2025 96,278 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside handbrake performance low

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 15 May 2024 93,520 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2023 91,615 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 May 2022 87,705 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight play

Fail 17 May 2022 87,705 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight play

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2021 82,604 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 82,604 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 79,620 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 78,104 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 75,655 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside

Front wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 70,659 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 62,209 miles

Centre Front Lower oil sump leak

Pass 16 Jun 2015 58,502 miles

Both front inner pads are 90% worn

Pass 21 May 2014 53,339 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 46,605 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 35,363 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 24,398 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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KR57 YFX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KR57 YFX, 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 KR57 YFX registered?

KR57 YFX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 January 2008.

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