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M9 KNR

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,279 mi
Last recorded58,279 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM9 KNR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 58,279 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2025 57,052 miles

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 55,644 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 54,173 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 52,668 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside covers fitted

Fail 11 Aug 2022 52,668 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside covers fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2020 51,985 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

various rear underside corrosion

Fail 8 Sep 2020 51,985 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

various rear underside corrosion

Pass 1 Apr 2019 50,441 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

various rear underside corrosion

Pass 30 Mar 2018 47,515 miles

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

fuel pipe from fuel tank corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2017 47,137 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 44,022 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 44,022 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt camber (2.4.G.2)

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt camber (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

pass seat wont go fore and aft

Pass 23 Feb 2016 38,165 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt camber arm (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipe corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2016 38,165 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt caster arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt camber arm (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2015 31,540 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2015 31,539 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 26,142 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 18,365 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 16,260 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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M9 KNR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc 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 M9 KNR, 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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M9 KNR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 3 September 2008.

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