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VE08 YKX

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

103,142 mi
Last recorded103,142 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 YKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 103,142 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 95,378 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 95,374 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 91,848 miles

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides Too Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 91,848 miles

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides Too Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2023 91,209 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 91,209 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 88,324 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 88,323 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2021 81,895 miles

Front brake discs lipped

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Aug 2020 76,650 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 71,430 miles

Offside Front 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 May 2018 64,619 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2018 64,619 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 May 2017 58,670 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 52,148 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

engine has slight oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2015 46,307 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Apr 2015 46,307 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2014 39,270 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 31,731 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 31,232 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 31,230 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 25,592 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 25,431 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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VE08 YKX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 VE08 YKX, 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 VE08 YKX registered?

VE08 YKX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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