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KW08 TMV

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

110,681 mi
Last recorded110,681 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 TMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 110,681 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 102,787 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 100,462 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 100,456 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Bottom arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 97,411 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Under trays fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2022 94,352 miles

Under trays fitted

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Jul 2021 90,560 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 86,522 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 83,359 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 83,359 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 79,196 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 71,682 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 64,125 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2015 56,646 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

offside front tyre wearing low outside central band on inner edge and damaged to outer sidewall

Fail 29 May 2015 56,646 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

offside front tyre wearing low outside central band on inner edge and damaged to outer sidewall

Pass 22 May 2014 54,035 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 50,515 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)

Fail 12 Jun 2012 46,264 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 46,264 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 40,270 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 40,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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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KW08 TMV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc 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 KW08 TMV, 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 KW08 TMV registered?

KW08 TMV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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The MOT history for KW08 TMV shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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