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OU08 YTS

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

83,331 mi
Last recorded83,331 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 YTS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 83,331 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (coating peeling off/corroded) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 79,026 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2025 79,026 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 68,869 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 68,750 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 59,667 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 50,284 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 18 Feb 2021 45,791 miles

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

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 17 Feb 2020 43,790 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 34,646 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 32,819 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 29,527 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 27,444 miles

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2015 24,468 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 22,366 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 18,117 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 14,772 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 11,227 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 YTS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YTS, 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

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What year was OU08 YTS registered?

OU08 YTS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is OU08 YTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU08 YTS shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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