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OY08 YGC

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

53,020 mi
Last recorded53,020 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 YGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 53,020 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 53,020 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 43,323 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 40,913 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 38,520 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 34,639 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 32,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 32,755 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 28,948 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 24,989 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 24,171 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 23,373 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 22,092 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 19,692 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 18,699 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 15,138 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 11,860 miles

Tyres close to legal limit.

Pass 31 Mar 2011 8,201 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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OY08 YGC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc 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 OY08 YGC, 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 OY08 YGC registered?

OY08 YGC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is OY08 YGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY08 YGC 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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