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OU08 YTM

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

82,255 mi
Last recorded82,255 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 YTM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 82,255 miles

engine light on

Pass 1 Jun 2022 72,708 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2022 72,671 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 62,288 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 61,449 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 57,197 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))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 57,197 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 51,048 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 46,577 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 41,035 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 35,016 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 29,579 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 23,265 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 17,639 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 15,670 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 YTM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 YTM, 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 OU08 YTM registered?

OU08 YTM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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