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OY08 YKA

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

36,595 mi
Last recorded36,595 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 YKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 36,595 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 31,759 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

airbag light covered up at time of test

Pass 9 Oct 2023 30,118 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 30,118 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 28,593 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 26,405 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 24,538 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 23,376 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2019 23,375 miles

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

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

bonnet stiff to open

Pass 25 Sep 2018 20,216 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 20,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyre's under inflated

Pass 8 Sep 2017 18,516 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 18,503 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint camber (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2016 16,433 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 13,721 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 11,392 miles

all 4 tyres starting to perish

Pass 10 Oct 2013 9,098 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 8,282 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2012 7,297 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 6,520 miles

slight bulge in nearside front tyre side wall

Pass 23 Mar 2011 5,544 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 YKA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YKA, 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 YKA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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