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Y70 PAE

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

103,717 mi
Last recorded103,717 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY70 PAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 103,717 miles

Both front tyre treads wearing low on inner edges

Front brake discs worn and lipped

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Rear sub-frame, nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2024 99,425 miles

Engine cover, under trays and outer sill covers fitted

Front brake discs worn and lipped

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside front and offside front tyre treads wearing low on inner edges

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

Welding repairs to nearside rear sub-frame covered in under seal

Fail 22 Dec 2023 99,246 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Engine cover, under trays and outer sill covers fitted

Front brake discs worn and lipped

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside front and offside front tyre treads wearing low on inner edges

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

Pass 29 Dec 2022 93,182 miles

Both rear tyre treads 'getting' low

Engine cover, under trays and outer sill covers fitted

Front brake discs worn and lipped

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 84,701 miles

Engine cover, under trays and outer sill covers fitted

Front brake discs worn and lipped

Fail 22 Dec 2021 84,696 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Engine cover, under trays and outer sill covers fitted

Front brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 22 Dec 2020 77,531 miles

Engine cover, undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Front brake pads wearing low and brake discs worn and lipped

Nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edges

Pass 23 Dec 2019 75,024 miles

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

Front brake pads worn and lipped

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

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 71,483 miles

Engine covers, undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Front brake pads wearing low and brake discs worn and lipped.

Nearside front seatbelt damaged/cut

Pass 16 Dec 2017 68,322 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 64,101 miles

Both front tyres wearing unevenly (underinflated)

Sills covered

Pass 21 Dec 2015 56,570 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 51,668 miles

both rear tyres worn to legal limit

Pass 9 Dec 2013 39,272 miles

both front tyre treads wearing on edges

Pass 21 Dec 2012 35,494 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 29,422 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 28,259 miles

Oil leak

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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Y70 PAE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 Y70 PAE, 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 Y70 PAE registered?

Y70 PAE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is Y70 PAE safe to buy?

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