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KR58 HLM

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

44,306 mi
Last recorded44,306 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR58 HLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 44,306 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 43,130 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 40,419 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 40,418 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 37,715 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 35,003 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 34,701 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 34,061 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 32,103 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 32,103 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 29,603 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 27,165 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 27,165 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 24,379 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 24,374 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 20,852 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 17,615 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 15,030 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Nov 2011 10,458 miles

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

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

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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KR58 HLM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 KR58 HLM, 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 KR58 HLM registered?

KR58 HLM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 December 2008.

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