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VY08 URY

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

51,877 mi
Last recorded51,877 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVY08 URY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 51,877 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 50,917 miles

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

Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 50,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 49,840 miles

Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened both both side front lower arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front both front tyres have slightly crack.

Front disc and pad worn and close to the legal limit.

Offside Rear slightly cut.

Fail 30 Aug 2024 49,840 miles

Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened both both side front lower arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front both front tyres have slightly crack.

Front disc and pad worn and close to the legal limit.

Offside Rear slightly cut.

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 48,574 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged 225/40ZR18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 46,865 miles

Nearside Rear Semaphore indicator arm slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

centre stop lamp not working

wipers starting too smear screen

Pass 27 Aug 2021 45,735 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 44,998 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 42,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing poor condition 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (poor condition) 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

damage o/s front jacking point

Pass 5 Jul 2018 40,728 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (poor condition) 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

damage o/s door sill/jacking point

Pass 11 Jul 2017 38,530 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 38,248 miles

both front tyres cracking on side wall

Pass 20 Nov 2015 38,033 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 37,719 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Dec 2014 37,719 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front sill cover is damaged as well as the jacking point

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2013 37,240 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 34,802 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 29,881 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 23,632 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 23,632 miles

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

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

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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VY08 URY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VY08 URY, 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 VY08 URY registered?

VY08 URY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 June 2008.

Is VY08 URY safe to buy?

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