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KU08 NXX

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

79,886 mi
Last recorded79,886 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 NXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 79,886 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 79,886 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 74,509 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 68,654 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 65,668 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 65,665 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 63,776 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2021 61,706 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2020 60,226 miles

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

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

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

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2019 58,188 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2019 58,188 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2018 52,957 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 13 Mar 2017 46,359 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 38,560 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2015 31,966 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 27,995 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 27,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 24,017 miles

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 9 Mar 2012 18,277 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 18,277 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 13,203 miles

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

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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KU08 NXX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KU08 NXX, 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 KU08 NXX registered?

KU08 NXX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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