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RA57 YBZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

78,938 mi
Last recorded78,938 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA57 YBZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 78,938 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 78,526 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 76,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Fog lamp securing bracket damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (205/55/R16 91W) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (205/55/R16 91W) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 73,650 miles

both front tyres are worn

Fail 25 Nov 2022 76,350 miles

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

both front tyres are worn

Pass 22 Oct 2021 69,341 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 65,678 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 63,536 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 58,824 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 52,795 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 46,393 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 35,749 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 31,785 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 27,912 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 20,906 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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RA57 YBZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 RA57 YBZ, 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 RA57 YBZ registered?

RA57 YBZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 January 2008.

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