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KT08 GFY

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,115 mi
Last recorded66,115 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT08 GFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2022 66,115 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 63,571 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Early corrosion to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 63,545 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner wall bulging (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Early corrosion to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 61,142 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 58,779 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 56,579 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2018 56,578 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 54,223 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 54,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre Edge Scrubbed

Nearside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 51,266 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 51,161 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 47,224 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2014 42,682 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 36,381 miles

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Jun 2012 29,651 miles

osf tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 13 Jun 2011 23,860 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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KT08 GFY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GFY, 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 GFY registered?

KT08 GFY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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