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SP08 YGA

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

60,255 mi
Last recorded60,255 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 YGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 60,255 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2026 60,253 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 55,153 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 53,525 miles

slight corrosion on brake pipe to offside front hose

Pass 2 Feb 2023 50,660 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 49,376 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Feb 2022 49,376 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Feb 2021 47,101 miles

Covers and under trays fitted to this vehicle preventing the full inspection of some components.

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower control arm bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 47,099 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Covers and under trays fitted to this vehicle preventing the full inspection of some components.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Spring corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower control arm bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 46,735 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 46,732 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side only working half as well as offside (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both wipers not clearing screen very well (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened especially on inner face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 42,629 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 40,787 miles

both wipers not clearing screen over all the area

Fail 30 Jan 2018 40,787 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both wipers not clearing screen over all the area

Pass 2 Feb 2017 38,018 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and damage to outer wall (4.1.E.1)

engine and underbody covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Feb 2016 34,910 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 31,761 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 30,904 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 28,611 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 26,659 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2011 23,935 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 20,498 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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SP08 YGA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SP08 YGA, 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 SP08 YGA registered?

SP08 YGA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 May 2008.

Is SP08 YGA safe to buy?

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