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H5 YVE

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

32,603 mi
Last recorded32,603 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 YVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 32,603 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 32,406 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 31,668 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 30,910 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 30,256 miles

Number plates front and rear do not conform with regulations, small yellow line in characters

Pass 24 Nov 2020 29,440 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 28,851 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 28,101 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 28,080 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 27,320 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 26,748 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 25,323 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 22,938 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 20,164 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 20,164 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 17,331 miles

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 15,224 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 15,224 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 12,314 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 9,391 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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H5 YVE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 H5 YVE, 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 H5 YVE registered?

H5 YVE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 April 2008.

Is H5 YVE safe to buy?

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