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OU08 YVH

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

43,284 mi
Last recorded43,284 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 43,284 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 35,488 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly detached but prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 35,443 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 35,376 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 34,708 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 34,181 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 33,237 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 32,143 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 29,944 miles

all tyre sidewalls slightly perishing/cracking

Pass 18 Sep 2017 28,534 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 24,952 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 21,275 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 20,043 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 16,918 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 14,863 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 12,594 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 12,594 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 9,678 miles

advise front bumper damaged

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 YVH 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 94.4%.

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 YVH, 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 YVH registered?

OU08 YVH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is OU08 YVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU08 YVH shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OU08 YVH have outstanding finance?

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