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SB08 KYP

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

55,057 mi
Last recorded55,057 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 KYP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 55,057 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 53,978 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 53,326 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 52,156 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 50,641 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 50,639 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 48,912 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 48,912 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 47,501 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 47,496 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 21% imballance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. binding slightly (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear os handbrake down on perfarmance

Pass 28 Jan 2019 45,440 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded but sound (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 43,256 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement tca inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint tca ball joint has slight vertical play (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2018 43,256 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement tca inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint tca ball joint has slight vertical play (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2017 40,850 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2016 36,577 miles

undertray fitted obstructing view of underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2015 34,074 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 34,074 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 29,138 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jun 2014 29,138 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2013 25,366 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2012 22,180 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jun 2012 22,178 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2011 16,525 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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SB08 KYP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SB08 KYP, 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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SB08 KYP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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