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SP08 YGC

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

54,251 mi
Last recorded54,251 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 54,251 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 53,502 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 51,862 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 50,828 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 49,234 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2022 49,229 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 47,638 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2021 47,638 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 46,690 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 46,690 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn and dust cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 44,858 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 44,858 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 43,271 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 41,300 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 39,337 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 23 Oct 2015 38,903 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 35,384 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 29,659 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2013 19,222 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 16,091 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 May 2012 16,091 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2011 11,990 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 YGC 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 YGC, 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 YGC registered?

SP08 YGC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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