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KV08 XST

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

99,458 mi
Last recorded99,458 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 99,458 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2024 95,390 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four dics pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear general corrosion

tested in wet conditions

undertray fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2022 91,839 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2021 84,533 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 80,958 miles

Front both jacking point rubber blocks missing

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

handbrake effort only just met

Pass 15 Nov 2019 75,673 miles

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

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))

both front jacking point rubber blocks missing

service reminder displayed

Pass 15 Nov 2018 65,655 miles

Nearside Front jacking point rubber block missing

Fail 15 Nov 2018 65,655 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front jacking point rubber block missing

Pass 21 Dec 2017 63,765 miles

handbrake effort only just met

Pass 8 Oct 2016 57,046 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 48,442 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 41,203 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 34,522 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 23,390 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 16,051 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 XST is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XST, 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 XST registered?

KV08 XST is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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