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Y2 OEA

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

41,700 mi
Last recorded41,700 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY2 OEA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 41,700 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 39,207 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 36,875 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 34,673 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 34,198 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 32,730 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 32,678 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 31,076 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 27,054 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 27,054 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 23,621 miles

Both rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Fail 30 Aug 2017 23,607 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 30 Aug 2016 21,813 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 20,138 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 16,530 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 12,328 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 7,959 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 5,707 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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Y2 OEA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y2 OEA, 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 Y2 OEA registered?

Y2 OEA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 2 September 2008.

Is Y2 OEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y2 OEA shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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