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H2 YYA

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,392 mi
Last recorded65,392 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH2 YYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 65,392 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 61,009 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 60,867 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm in the centre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2023 58,092 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2023 58,013 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 87,597 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts & rears coated with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 87,408 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at the flexi hose joint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at the flexi hose joint (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 81,223 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear towards the rear corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 81,223 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear towards the rear corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear/ centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear/ centre hangers corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 46,657 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 46,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2019 43,393 miles

Front brake application slightly uneven.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged on the inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged on the inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged on the inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at the Y section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 40,511 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all tyre cuts are on inside walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 36,884 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 36,834 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 33,759 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 31,871 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen damaged.

Pass 13 Jun 2014 28,706 miles

N/S/R Tyre damaged on outer side wall.

N/S/R Tyre worn close to legal limit.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2013 25,665 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 23,591 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 21,063 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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H2 YYA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H2 YYA, 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 H2 YYA registered?

H2 YYA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 April 2008.

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