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AM08 JYH

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

135,836 mi
Last recorded135,836 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 JYH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2025 135,836 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 24 Jul 2025 135,370 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust fracture (6.1.2 (a))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside door mirror in poor condition/ discolured

front wings corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2024 117,825 miles

All back plates heavily corroded

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Discolored (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres between 1.6 and 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 117,824 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding All Wheels (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All back plates heavily corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs nearing serviceable limit (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Discolored (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox sump pan corroded and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres between 1.6 and 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 113,587 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 113,586 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 108,958 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 108,677 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 108,677 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 106,165 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 99,107 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 99,105 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 91,924 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 91,924 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 81,904 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 67,244 miles

Front wipers smearing

Pass 11 Mar 2015 52,361 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

near side front tyre cut no cords exposed

near side rear tyre cut no cords exposed

Pass 13 Mar 2014 39,537 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 22 Mar 2013 24,706 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 24,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 17,874 miles

n/s/f tyre has some slight wear on inner tread

Fail 13 Mar 2012 17,872 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre has some slight wear on inner tread

Pass 11 Mar 2011 15,236 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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AM08 JYH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 AM08 JYH, 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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AM08 JYH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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