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YA04 WUZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,184 mi
Last recorded76,184 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA04 WUZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 76,184 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 75,550 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 73,895 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 69,780 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 69,231 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 69,223 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 67,940 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 65,041 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 59,235 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 59,230 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 54,845 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 51,803 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 48,070 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 41,833 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 41,833 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 31,301 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 22,615 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 16,108 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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YA04 WUZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,997cc 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 YA04 WUZ, 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 YA04 WUZ registered?

YA04 WUZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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