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YA57 VZB

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,993 mi
Last recorded56,993 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA57 VZB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 12 Mar 2025 56,993 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 55,799 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 54,399 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 52,981 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 51,576 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

o/s front tyre worn edge

Pass 16 Mar 2020 50,026 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 48,073 miles

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 12 Mar 2018 46,763 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 45,296 miles

covers and shields fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2016 42,713 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight wear lip on rear discs

Pass 26 Mar 2015 39,879 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust hangars corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2014 37,066 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 33,513 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust brackets badly corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2012 29,837 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 27,391 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 25,622 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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YA57 VZB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YA57 VZB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YA57 VZB registered?

YA57 VZB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 February 2008.

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