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LL08 YYP

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

99,557 mi
Last recorded99,557 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL08 YYP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 99,557 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 99,541 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected rear subframe corroded and damaged within prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2024 96,482 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

surface corrosion underneath on some components

Pass 26 Oct 2023 92,952 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area covered in oil residue (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion underneath on some components

Pass 4 Nov 2022 89,852 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 86,727 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 86,727 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 84,489 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 84,489 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 79,948 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 75,985 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 68,773 miles

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

both rear tyres on 3mm tread depth

Pass 12 Jul 2016 64,674 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 58,514 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 45,480 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 31,355 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2013 31,355 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2012 14,841 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Oct 2012 14,841 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 May 2012 13,586 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 9,947 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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LL08 YYP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 LL08 YYP, 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 LL08 YYP registered?

LL08 YYP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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