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KS08 UGP

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

95,616 mi
Last recorded95,616 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS08 UGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 95,616 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front 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 4 Jun 2025 94,264 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear sections of both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 92,449 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear sections of front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2023 91,294 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 87,469 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 80,878 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2021 80,878 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 79,342 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 14 Jun 2019 76,037 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 71,893 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 68,099 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 61,142 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit, change ASAP (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 51,249 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 51,249 miles

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 42,221 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 33,140 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 28,050 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 20,115 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 UGP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 UGP, 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 KS08 UGP registered?

KS08 UGP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 June 2008.

Is KS08 UGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS08 UGP shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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