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Y321 SLH

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,546 mi
Last recorded74,546 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY321 SLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 74,546 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2026 74,544 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front behind wheel (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear and central (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 74,339 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox sump weaping oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 10 Jun 2024 74,018 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox sump pan corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted covering components

Fail 4 Jun 2024 74,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox sump pan corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 24 May 2023 73,640 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 72,831 miles

under trays fitted covering components

Fail 6 Jun 2022 72,818 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 5 Jun 2021 71,816 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2021 71,816 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 71,143 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 68,221 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front abs and brake pad wear indicator badly fitted

Offside Front winter tyre fitted

Fail 16 Aug 2018 68,221 miles

Exhaust system insecure both centre mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front abs and brake pad wear indicator badly fitted

Offside Front winter tyre fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2017 53,991 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2017 53,983 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak inadequate damping effect (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

brake warning light illuminated

Pass 3 Aug 2016 35,628 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 29,943 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 26,350 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 23,026 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 20,471 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 20,471 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 15,598 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/f seat

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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Y321 SLH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y321 SLH, 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 Y321 SLH registered?

Y321 SLH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 April 2008.

Is Y321 SLH safe to buy?

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