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R11 KYY

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

49,490 mi
Last recorded49,490 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

RegistrationR11 KYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 49,490 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 46,500 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 44,569 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 41,718 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 39,379 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 37,973 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 27 Aug 2019 30,743 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 27,447 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 24,735 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 21,851 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 17,060 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 16,972 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 15,042 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 10,194 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 6,540 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 5,117 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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R11 KYY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 R11 KYY, 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 R11 KYY registered?

R11 KYY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 6 May 2008.

Is R11 KYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R11 KYY shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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