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KT08 BJU

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

99,061 mi
Last recorded99,061 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT08 BJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 99,061 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Jul 2025 99,039 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Nov 2023 90,440 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 88,123 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes and flexies (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front both front rack ends slight play

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

Fail 1 Nov 2022 88,121 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes and flexies (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front both front rack ends slight play

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 84,726 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 84,725 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 80,285 miles

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

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

unable to properly inspect front to rear be pipes as covered with plastic guards

Fail 29 Jan 2020 80,285 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

unable to properly inspect front to rear be pipes as covered with plastic guards

Pass 9 Jan 2019 76,131 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 73,199 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 73,185 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 65,206 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 51,839 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 44,101 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 36,757 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jun 2013 36,753 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2012 30,689 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2012 30,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 24,213 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 24,213 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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KT08 BJU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 KT08 BJU, 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 KT08 BJU registered?

KT08 BJU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 August 2008.

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