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EA08 YUL

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

127,704 mi
Last recorded127,704 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 YUL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 127,704 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 126,586 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2022 124,893 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 123,541 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 123,541 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 120,006 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 106,078 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Nov 2016 90,054 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 72,424 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 72,424 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 58,004 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 49,150 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 77,048 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 39,228 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 31,759 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 31,067 miles

offside rear lamp unit damaged but ok for mot at time of test!

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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EA08 YUL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EA08 YUL, 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 EA08 YUL registered?

EA08 YUL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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