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KY08 KPL

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

36,126 mi
Last recorded36,126 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 KPL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 36,126 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 31,683 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including all attached suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 31,664 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including all attached suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 29,439 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All three arms have deteriorating bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mount area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All three arms have deteriorating bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Subframe bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 28,433 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 26,951 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section of exhaust cracked and blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

multiple under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Sep 2020 25,800 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

nearside mirror indicator damaged

Fail 10 Sep 2020 25,800 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

nearside mirror indicator damaged

Pass 5 Mar 2019 21,816 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

slight damage to nearside mirror indicator lens

Pass 15 Mar 2018 19,517 miles

front shockers corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2018 19,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

front shockers corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2017 18,873 miles

Nearside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance mirror (1.4.A.2e)

corrosion to brake pipe ends

Fail 24 Mar 2017 18,873 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance mirror (1.4.A.2e)

corrosion to brake pipe ends

Pass 14 Mar 2016 17,292 miles

Nearside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance mirror (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 15,955 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 14,437 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 13,007 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 13,007 miles

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

nsf fog light not working

Pass 5 Mar 2012 10,992 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 9,486 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 KPL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc 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 KY08 KPL, 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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KY08 KPL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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