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YE08 KKP

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,566 mi
Last recorded45,566 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 KKP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 45,566 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 41,414 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 38,949 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear rotational click from disc back plate

Pass 11 Apr 2023 38,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured pale (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished close to inner cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured pale (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear clicking noise from o/s/r wheel / brake turning (internal)

Fail 11 Apr 2023 38,867 miles

Nearside Front Outer Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured pale (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished close to inner cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured pale (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear clicking noise from o/s/r wheel / brake turning (internal)

Fail 28 Mar 2023 38,799 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 38,555 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Some Surface Corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing/Splitting In Shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 37,725 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 37,725 miles

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements letters incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 37,314 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 35,481 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Jan 2018 33,591 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 32,490 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 31,999 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 30,961 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 29,606 miles

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 28,118 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 25,541 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 22,526 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 22,526 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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YE08 KKP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YE08 KKP, 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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YE08 KKP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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