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KT08 RCT

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

53,341 mi
Last recorded53,341 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 53,341 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 47,953 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 47,851 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2024 43,568 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 40,721 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 40,116 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES PERISHED ON OUTER SIDEWALLS

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 38,506 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES PERISHING ON OUTER SIDEWALLS

Pass 31 Mar 2021 35,843 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 35,491 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 35,489 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 35,009 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 33,793 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 32,647 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2016 29,774 miles

Offside Rear tyre has small cut in outer side wall

hand brake only just met minimum requirments advise attention

Pass 4 Jul 2015 27,088 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 23,831 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 21 Jun 2013 21,707 miles

all four tyres are cracking

the nsf tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 21 Feb 2012 16,580 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 12,455 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 RCT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc 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 KT08 RCT, 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 RCT registered?

KT08 RCT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for KT08 RCT 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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