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HG08 YAX

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

53,037 mi
Last recorded53,037 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 YAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 53,037 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 52,553 miles

corrosion on rear floor

Pass 25 Jun 2024 51,700 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 51,080 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 225/40 18

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil on limit (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 48,912 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 46,377 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 45,338 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 42,253 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 38,808 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Wheel rim buckled. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal pipe to flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 May 2018 38,803 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Camber arm. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Wheel rim buckled. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal pipe to flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 May 2017 34,693 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Camber arm joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2016 31,225 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 26,805 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 21,123 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 18,334 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 14,366 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 9,673 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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HG08 YAX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 HG08 YAX, 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 HG08 YAX registered?

HG08 YAX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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