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R99 KJN

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

38,597 mi
Last recorded38,597 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR99 KJN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 38,597 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 38,331 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 38,051 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 37,472 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 36,695 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 35,939 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2021 35,935 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2020 34,310 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 8 Apr 2019 31,692 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 29,798 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 24,856 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 23,089 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 21,802 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 15 Jan 2015 21,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jan 2014 20,320 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 18,868 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 17,109 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 14,090 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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R99 KJN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R99 KJN, 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 R99 KJN registered?

R99 KJN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is R99 KJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R99 KJN shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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