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SG08 KDZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

88,274 mi
Last recorded88,274 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 KDZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 88,274 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2025 88,245 miles

Emissions unable to be completed EMISSIONS NOT TESTED FUEL LEAKING NEAR EXHAUST (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety PETROL LEAKING FROM FUEL PIPE (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2024 87,626 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 87,614 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 86,586 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively offside & nearside rear (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside rear - slight damage to outer side walls (5.2.3 (e))

offside front brake disc dust shield corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2023 86,586 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim too high offside & nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively offside & nearside rear (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside rear - slight damage to outer side walls (5.2.3 (e))

offside front brake disc dust shield corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2022 78,898 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 78,891 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 70,639 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 70,626 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

Pass 5 Mar 2021 69,769 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2021 69,769 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 65,876 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 65,875 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 59,146 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH SIDE (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ROCKER COVER (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDE TIE ROD (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 59,146 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH LINE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH SIDE (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ROCKER COVER (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDE TIE ROD (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 54,475 miles

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

under trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 3 Mar 2018 54,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 4 Mar 2017 48,030 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 48,030 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 41,672 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 41,672 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 34,159 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 27,565 miles

Both front shock absorbers worn letting car recoil too many times

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 27,557 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both front shock absorbers worn letting car recoil too many times

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 21,190 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 21,190 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 15,503 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 11,347 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 11,347 miles

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

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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SG08 KDZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 SG08 KDZ, 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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SG08 KDZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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