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FH08 YJS

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,817 mi
Last recorded39,817 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 YJS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 26 Oct 2017 39,817 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S/R Tyre on 2mm 1/3 of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 35,741 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front tyre cut on side wall

Nearside Rear tyre cut on side wall

Pass 4 Nov 2015 31,659 miles

n/s/f tyre small gouge in the outer sidewall

Pass 24 Oct 2014 28,501 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing low on edges.

Pass 9 Nov 2013 25,752 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 23,288 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 17,686 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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FH08 YJS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FH08 YJS, 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 FH08 YJS registered?

FH08 YJS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 July 2008.

Is FH08 YJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH08 YJS shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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