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KT08 SLK

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,282 mi
Last recorded89,282 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT08 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 89,282 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Jul 2026 89,281 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 87,134 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no visible tread on inside edge but cord and ply cannot be seen (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no visible tread on inside edge but cord and ply cannot be seen (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 85,423 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 83,802 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 82,357 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

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))

Fail 27 Aug 2022 82,236 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 80,428 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 78,327 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2020 78,326 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 75,973 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 72,067 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 67,946 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 66,029 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 60,357 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 60,357 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm,rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm,rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 53,825 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 45,727 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on edge & perished !!!!

offside front tyre worn on edge & perished

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 25 Jun 2014 45,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on edge & perished !!!!

offside front tyre worn on edge & perished

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 Jul 2013 39,750 miles

Brake pad warning lamp on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 33,779 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 23,707 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 22,167 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2011 22,167 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 SLK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 SLK, 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 SLK registered?

KT08 SLK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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