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KT08 TNL

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

150,361 mi
Last recorded150,361 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT08 TNL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 150,361 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 6 May 2026 150,369 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 10 May 2025 237,509 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2024 144,032 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2024 143,878 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 135,730 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 134,925 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected outer piece broken/missing (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Engine cover and under trays fitted..

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 128,803 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 128,803 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 119,969 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 119,969 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 110,666 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 103,555 miles

all brake pipes need cleaning

exhaust starting to deteriorate

front o/s tyre starting to wear on edges

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 18 Jun 2018 103,550 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

all brake pipes need cleaning

exhaust starting to deteriorate

front o/s tyre starting to wear on edges

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 Jun 2017 99,588 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 99,588 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 99,580 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak ()

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 15 Jun 2016 94,514 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2015

FRONT EXHAUST SUPPORT BRACKET IS CRACKED EXHAUST IS STILL SECURE. RECOMEND REPLACMENT.

Nearside Rear 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 19 Jun 2014 82,400 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroded ,acceptable at time of mot

Pass 19 Jun 2013 77,914 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 66,296 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 54,817 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 TNL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 TNL, 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 TNL registered?

KT08 TNL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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