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SH08 KNA

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,604 mi
Last recorded109,604 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 KNA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 109,604 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 101,567 miles

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

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

Rear suspension components and mountings under sealed

Fail 29 Mar 2025 101,547 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 99,771 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2023 99,771 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 99,599 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 97,272 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 97,272 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 95,803 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 95,164 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 88,527 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 88,527 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 79,850 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 74,968 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 66,670 miles

Under tray fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2016 66,670 miles

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2015 57,859 miles

Under trays fitted.

Fail 29 Oct 2015 57,859 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under trays fitted.

Pass 21 May 2014 45,659 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 May 2014 45,659 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 39,701 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 39,701 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 32,354 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 25,862 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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SH08 KNA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SH08 KNA, 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 SH08 KNA registered?

SH08 KNA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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