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KU08 YVH

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

55,104 mi
Last recorded55,104 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 YVH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 55,104 miles
Fail 21 May 2026 55,102 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 54,964 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 54,384 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 53,539 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 47,985 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 42,095 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 41,635 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 39,942 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 39,881 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 39,881 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 37,217 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 36,437 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 36,437 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 33,799 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 26,105 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 26,099 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 18,782 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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KU08 YVH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KU08 YVH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KU08 YVH?

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What year was KU08 YVH registered?

KU08 YVH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is KU08 YVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU08 YVH shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KU08 YVH have outstanding finance?

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