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OU08 YVX

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

71,302 mi
Last recorded71,302 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 YVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 71,302 miles

Both headlamps slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 68,152 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 68,138 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2024 66,232 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 66,232 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 64,875 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 60,587 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

outstanding recall found.

rear suspension general corrosion developing.

Fail 17 Mar 2022 60,587 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

outstanding recall found.

rear suspension general corrosion developing.

Pass 29 Mar 2021 57,671 miles

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 29 Mar 2021 57,670 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 excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Mar 2020 88,327 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bushes on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Apr 2019 49,989 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 47,095 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both from hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 47,092 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both from hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 May 2017 45,533 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 41,204 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 15 Jun 2015 37,234 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 32,867 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 28,820 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 25,050 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 22,953 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)

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 YVX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 OU08 YVX, 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 YVX registered?

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

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The MOT history for OU08 YVX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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