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KY08 KPJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,681 mi
Last recorded76,681 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 KPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 23 Jan 2026 76,681 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))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 70,585 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 64,229 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 59,795 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 59,770 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 57,706 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 56,363 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 52,280 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 51,491 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 47,585 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 43,526 miles

all 4 tyres low on tread and cracked/perished

Pass 20 Jul 2015 39,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Outer sill covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2014 32,719 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2013 27,245 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 21,844 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2011 16,811 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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KY08 KPJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KY08 KPJ, 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 KPJ registered?

KY08 KPJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is KY08 KPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY08 KPJ shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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