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KY08 FPO

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

102,267 mi
Last recorded102,267 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 FPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 102,267 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 95,073 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2024 95,067 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 86,068 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 75,549 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 75,548 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Stabilising arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 64,718 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BUILD DATE 42/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 64,699 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BUILD DATE 42/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2020 56,678 miles

Undertray fitted.

Pass 13 May 2019 52,238 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 47,730 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 17 Jul 2018 47,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 11 Jul 2017 43,424 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 10 Jul 2017 43,424 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2016 38,700 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 37,700 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 32,941 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2014 24,126 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre weak worn low on inner edge

Pass 22 Jul 2013 20,728 miles

### STRONG ADVISE #### nearside front tyre damaged/cut

Pass 12 Jul 2012 15,576 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 15,576 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 12,397 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 12,397 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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KY08 FPO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 KY08 FPO, 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 KY08 FPO registered?

KY08 FPO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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