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M28 KAF

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

95,033 mi
Last recorded95,033 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM28 KAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 95,033 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 88,503 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 86,855 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 31 May 2024 86,853 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 12 May 2023 84,955 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2023 84,955 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2022 79,760 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))

Pass 14 May 2021 70,425 miles

Offside Front seatbelt clasp covers missing

Fail 14 May 2021 70,425 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid possibly split pipe, leaking out under vehicle when washers worked (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/35/18y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front seatbelt clasp covers missing

Pass 21 May 2020 64,345 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 64,345 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 55,477 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 47,239 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 47,239 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 38,264 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 19 Apr 2016 33,633 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 33,633 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 31,958 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 31,958 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 28,131 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 22,811 miles

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)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 18,248 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 14,737 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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M28 KAF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 M28 KAF, 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 M28 KAF registered?

M28 KAF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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