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LC08 KKY

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,131 mi
Last recorded159,131 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 KKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 159,131 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 158,949 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 158,613 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 154,344 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2021 154,344 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 151,516 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 151,516 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 146,861 miles
Pass 7 May 2018 141,823 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion strut tower corroded on underside but not through to next skin/layer yet (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Apr 2018 141,813 miles

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings strut tower corroded and holed (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion strut tower corroded on underside but not through to next skin/layer yet (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Apr 2017 134,981 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 134,981 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 132,763 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 124,211 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 124,211 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2014 101,125 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 82,187 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)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 61,852 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2012 61,852 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2011 41,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 41,705 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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LC08 KKY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LC08 KKY, 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 LC08 KKY registered?

LC08 KKY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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