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KV08 OWC

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,928 mi
Last recorded99,928 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 OWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 99,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 86,860 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 73,111 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 73,111 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 61,268 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 48,971 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2021 48,940 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 36,207 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 24,907 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 1.8 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 22 Aug 2019 24,907 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 1.8 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 28 Aug 2018 24,282 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2.1 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2018 24,282 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2.1 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 23,936 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2.4 mm. (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 23 Aug 2017 23,936 miles

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

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in the sidewall but not exposing the cords.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 1.7 mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2.4 mm. (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 22 Aug 2016 23,146 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 22,124 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 21,400 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 20,419 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 18,115 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 15,497 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 OWC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 KV08 OWC, 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 OWC registered?

KV08 OWC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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