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EA08 YVD

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

104,903 mi
Last recorded104,903 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 YVD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 104,903 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective central (6.1.2 (a))

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

general corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 12 May 2025 104,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Splitting on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Splitting on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Splitting on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 4 Apr 2024 103,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords split inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 23 Mar 2023 102,676 miles

Centre exhaust joint in poor condition

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 26 Feb 2022 101,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust hanger broken

Pass 12 Jan 2021 99,631 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 97,674 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 96,156 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 91,988 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 91,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 83,577 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 71,986 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 64,199 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 57,260 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 53,646 miles

both front tyres cracking inbetween the tread blocks.

Pass 19 Jun 2012 49,289 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 43,813 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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EA08 YVD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YVD, 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 YVD registered?

EA08 YVD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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