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SL08 YON

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

75,384 mi
Last recorded75,384 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 YON
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 75,384 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 May 2024 75,165 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 93,002 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 74,193 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 74,085 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 72,202 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 64,851 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges, has damage on outer sidewall

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2016 52,698 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 43,083 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 40,244 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 40,244 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

cut in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall close to limit

cuts in o/s/r tyre inner sidewall

Pass 16 Sep 2013 33,411 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 25,542 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 24,440 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 20,566 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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SL08 YON is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc 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 SL08 YON, 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 SL08 YON registered?

SL08 YON is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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