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KV08 OVJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

63,994 mi
Last recorded63,994 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 OVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 63,994 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2025 63,600 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Suspension components rusty

Fail 19 May 2025 63,599 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Both (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating Both (1.2.1 (e))

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Suspension components rusty

Pass 8 Sep 2022 62,672 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Small oil leak from engine

Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 62,672 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Small oil leak from engine

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 60,843 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 59,145 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 29 Jun 2020 59,145 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Under trays fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2019 59,119 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear's (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush starting to split (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (both) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 57,456 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 18 Sep 2018 57,456 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 21 Sep 2017 56,008 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 52,489 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 43,643 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 36,175 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 22,644 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 22,265 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 19,205 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 15,693 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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KV08 OVJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KV08 OVJ, 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 KV08 OVJ registered?

KV08 OVJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 May 2008.

Is KV08 OVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV08 OVJ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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