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LO08 YRX

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

89,960 mi
Last recorded89,960 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 YRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 89,960 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2026 89,960 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55ZR16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 82,635 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 82,635 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 75,992 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 68,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 64,366 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 64,139 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 60,326 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 58,197 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 56,339 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Jun 2018 56,335 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) not working middle (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2017 53,915 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 44,644 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 30,480 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2014 24,388 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2013 18,254 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Apr 2013 18,254 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 11,018 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 11,010 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 10,545 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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LO08 YRX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc 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 LO08 YRX, 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 LO08 YRX registered?

LO08 YRX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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