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RK08 KYZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

62,331 mi
Last recorded62,331 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 KYZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 62,331 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 59,896 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 56,874 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 53,903 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 51,586 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 51,521 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre 3mm

Pass 25 Jan 2021 48,971 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 47,718 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2019 44,682 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 17 Jan 2018 41,289 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2017 38,210 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2016 34,784 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2015 31,646 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2014 28,026 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 24,311 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 20,303 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 17,136 miles

unable to check fuel and brake lines due to under vehicle covers

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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RK08 KYZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 RK08 KYZ, 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 RK08 KYZ registered?

RK08 KYZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 March 2008.

Is RK08 KYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK08 KYZ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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