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OY08 YHP

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

80,559 mi
Last recorded80,559 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 YHP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 80,559 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 75,925 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 73,448 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 71,375 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 69,609 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost arm (cast iron) inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Knuckle assembly lower bush at outer end of lower arm for spring. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost arm (cast iron) inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 68,590 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear section under differential. Both mounts heavily corroded, but currently supporting the exhaust. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake combined efforts only just meet requirements, and do not lock.

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front suspension: Both sides rear lower cast iron arm bushes have bonding failing and are also starting to perish along centre sleeve. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 67,587 miles

Nearside air bag switched off

Pass 4 Jun 2018 65,480 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 64,818 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 64,603 miles

gaitor missing from nearside front strut

Fail 23 Mar 2017 64,598 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 63,818 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 56,738 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 47,623 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 39,967 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 36,016 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 35,940 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 30,121 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 30,121 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 YHP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc 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 OY08 YHP, 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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OY08 YHP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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