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YB08 EKF

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

140,471 mi
Last recorded140,471 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 EKF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 140,471 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 140,471 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER SIDEWALL HAS BEEN KERBED - 245/35R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 135,454 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 135,433 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST ABOVE THE TREAD WEAR BARS - 245/35R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 130,143 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2020 130,143 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded back to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 123,074 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2019 123,074 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 113,706 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 113,703 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 104,073 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 91,782 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 77,315 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 54,395 miles

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

Reduced effort o/s parking brake

Pass 6 Jul 2012 51,429 miles

ESP fault

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Jul 2012 51,424 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

ESP fault

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 40,645 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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YB08 EKF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YB08 EKF, 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 YB08 EKF registered?

YB08 EKF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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