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LL08 YYV

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,711 mi
Last recorded84,711 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL08 YYV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 84,711 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 84,648 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning obscured by tape (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 77,971 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 77,760 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2023 69,736 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 68,997 miles

outstanding recall found

Fail 12 Apr 2022 68,997 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

outstanding recall found

Pass 10 Feb 2021 68,071 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 68,069 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 67,295 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 67,293 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 64,063 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 60,883 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 60,883 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 57,915 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 51,897 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2015 51,897 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 May 2014 47,558 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 May 2013 42,918 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 38,101 miles

n/s/f jacking pad missing

Pass 1 Jun 2011 33,607 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 YYV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YYV, 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 YYV registered?

LL08 YYV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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