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OY08 EPC

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,195 mi
Last recorded105,195 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 EPC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 105,195 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge flat spots (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 100,880 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust hangers rusted away

Pass 17 Oct 2023 96,723 miles

Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 92,279 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective X2 (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 88,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 88,874 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 87,163 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 85,470 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring many testable items

Pass 31 Aug 2018 78,951 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 74,348 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 71,523 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 71,523 miles

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 67,864 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 65,132 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 61,193 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 61,174 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2013 50,451 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 38,438 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 26,274 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 25,909 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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OY08 EPC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OY08 EPC, 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 OY08 EPC registered?

OY08 EPC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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