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Y5 WCR

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

89,839 mi
Last recorded89,839 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY5 WCR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 89,839 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking,perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 89,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking,perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 88,375 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 86,837 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 84,033 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 83,905 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 82,099 miles

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

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Sep 2020 82,099 miles

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

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

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

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2019 76,901 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 73,854 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 69,513 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 68,667 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 68,666 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2014 66,636 miles

offside rear brake hose cracked & perishe up.

Fail 19 Aug 2014 66,636 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake disc corroded inner braking surface area.

nearside front tyre on 3.mm tread depth.

offside rear brake hose cracked & perishe up.

rear brake disc's corroded on braking edges.

Pass 1 Aug 2013 15,252 miles

nearside front tyre side wall perishe up.

nearside rear brakes slightly noisey.

offside front tyre on 2.mm tread depth.

rear brake pad linning approx 80% worn.

Pass 8 Sep 2012 137,795 miles

offside rear tyre on 2.mm tread depth & wearing edges.

Fail 7 Sep 2012 137,795 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre on 2.mm tread depth & wearing edges.

Pass 20 Sep 2011 58,385 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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Y5 WCR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y5 WCR, 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 Y5 WCR registered?

Y5 WCR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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