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X5 KRD

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,783 mi
Last recorded80,783 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 KRD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 80,783 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 80,227 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BNoth (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

rear brake pipes require wheel removal and closer inspection

Fail 18 Jul 2025 80,189 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre cracked/perished

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

Offside Front Tyre cracked/perished also wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Aug 2024 79,087 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 78,068 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 76,801 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 73,127 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perished slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 70,030 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 67,553 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear +perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 67,553 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear +perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 65,035 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 62,427 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 59,072 miles

Front tyres wearing inner edges slightly

Pass 25 Nov 2016 56,593 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 53,630 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 51,129 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2014 43,090 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2013 34,686 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Mar 2013 34,465 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 19,578 miles

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)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 7,598 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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X5 KRD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 X5 KRD, 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 X5 KRD registered?

X5 KRD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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