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GY08 YZC

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

84,398 mi
Last recorded84,398 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 YZC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 84,398 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 83,893 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 83,399 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 83,018 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play nearside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2023 83,018 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play nearside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 81,265 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s/f and o/s/f lower rear control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 81,265 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s/f and o/s/f lower rear control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 79,101 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 78,329 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 75,039 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 71,126 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 71,126 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 May 2017 69,140 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 67,350 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 64,301 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 59,297 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 43,576 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 29,025 miles

O/S front tyre has cut in sidewall but not exposing cords

Pass 27 Apr 2011 14,331 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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GY08 YZC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GY08 YZC, 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 GY08 YZC registered?

GY08 YZC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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The MOT history for GY08 YZC shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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