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PKO 31

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Multi-colour Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,594 mi
Last recorded42,594 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPKO 31
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 42,594 miles

offside parking brake effort lower, minimum of 16% just met

Pass 19 Aug 2025 42,334 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 42,334 miles

Central Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 42,143 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 42,141 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 42,118 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 41,923 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 41,808 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 41,793 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 41,372 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 36,761 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 35,237 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2014 20,850 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2013 15,952 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 15,952 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 12,881 miles

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

off side front tyre has age cracks in tread

Fail 30 Oct 2012 12,841 miles

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

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

off side front tyre has age cracks in tread

Pass 13 Oct 2011 9,943 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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PKO 31 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Multi-colour with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PKO 31, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PKO 31 registered?

PKO 31 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 October 2008.

Is PKO 31 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PKO 31 shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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