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MC08 YGF

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

59,814 mi
Last recorded59,814 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC08 YGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 59,814 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and Offside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front suspension component and rear ... rear suspension bush worn perished .. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 59,814 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Nearside and Offside front (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and Offside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front suspension component and rear ... rear suspension bush worn perished .. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 58,516 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 57,502 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 57,502 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 55,749 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 53,943 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 53,940 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 52,030 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 52,030 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 51,778 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 47,838 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 47,836 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 46,126 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 42,548 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 42,547 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 May 2014 39,108 miles

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

under tray blocking view

Pass 24 May 2013 33,149 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 May 2012 27,141 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 20,519 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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MC08 YGF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MC08 YGF, 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 MC08 YGF registered?

MC08 YGF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 April 2008.

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