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FH08 YKJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,691 mi
Last recorded109,691 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 109,691 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Apr 2026 109,687 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 7 May 2025 109,169 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded nsr osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2025 109,169 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded nsr osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 97,514 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 91,823 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (both rear) (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 90,734 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (both rear hoses) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (both rear indicators) (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 90,727 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (both rear hoses) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (both rear indicators) (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 88,218 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad wear indicator lamp illuminated but pads not excessively worn

Pass 18 Jun 2020 84,819 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jun 2020 84,814 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2019 79,631 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 76,393 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 76,393 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at welded joints at`Y` section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush at subframe (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush to subframe (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2017 70,660 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 May 2017 70,660 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick on inner pads (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened scoring and very heavy wear lips (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick on inner pads (3.5.1g)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2016 63,500 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both have heavy wear lip and starting to score (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 May 2016 63,500 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi pipe joint (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi pipe joint (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both have heavy wear lip and starting to score (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 May 2015 56,001 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2014 47,755 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 39,736 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 30,448 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 30,448 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 21,036 miles

nearside rear tyre ON legal wear limit

offside rear tyre very close to legal wear limit

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 YKJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FH08 YKJ, 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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FH08 YKJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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