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KS08 LXR

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

100,089 mi
Last recorded100,089 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS08 LXR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 100,089 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Coil spring corroded both of them (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 97,491 miles

Corrosion to exhaust and some suspension components

Covers and undertrays fitted

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jul 2024 94,420 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 91,606 miles

Brake pipes at front and rear corroded, some hidden

Corrosion to exhaust, some suspension components and subframes

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2022 88,408 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 88,408 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 83,815 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside at rear above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 82,667 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 82,667 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Due to pad at metal (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 81,826 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 80,576 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 73,995 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 67,482 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 60,915 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Pass 23 May 2015 54,617 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 50,581 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 44,351 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 33,964 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 26,252 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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KS08 LXR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 KS08 LXR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KS08 LXR registered?

KS08 LXR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 May 2008.

Is KS08 LXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS08 LXR shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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