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OU08 YWN

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

93,781 mi
Last recorded93,781 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 93,781 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 93,777 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 92,553 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 91,335 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Mar 2024 91,335 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail

Pass 1 Mar 2023 89,747 miles

Nearside Front Inner rack arm slight play

Pass 24 Mar 2022 84,577 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 77,850 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear exhaust slight deteriorated

Pass 4 Mar 2020 75,516 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 75,516 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 72,475 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 69,176 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 1 Mar 2017 66,250 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 64,407 miles

advise off side front tyre , tread wearing unevenly and perishing

Pass 9 Mar 2015 61,367 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 57,221 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 51,614 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 45,509 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 37,396 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 YWN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 YWN, 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 YWN registered?

OU08 YWN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is OU08 YWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU08 YWN 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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