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OU08 YHV

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

70,034 mi
Last recorded70,034 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 YHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 70,034 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2026 70,021 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 69,105 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 68,155 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s cracking within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 68,153 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s cracking within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 66,495 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 65,131 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear bulkhead corroding

Pass 28 Jul 2021 62,801 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 61,881 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 59,965 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 57,501 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 56,402 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 55,248 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 55,248 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 53,723 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 51,637 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 49,273 miles

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 16 Mar 2012 46,332 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 40,802 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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OU08 YHV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OU08 YHV, 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 OU08 YHV?

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What year was OU08 YHV registered?

OU08 YHV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 March 2008.

Is OU08 YHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU08 YHV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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