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4 YYX

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

51,201 mi
Last recorded51,201 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4 YYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 51,201 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 50,567 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 50,567 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 50,135 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 49,262 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 47,140 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 44,979 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 42,704 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 40,345 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 37,251 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 34,175 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 23,459 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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4 YYX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 4 YYX, 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 4 YYX registered?

4 YYX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 October 2008.

Is 4 YYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 4 YYX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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