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YBJ 451X

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,494 mi
Last recorded141,494 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYBJ 451X
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 141,494 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 130,126 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 116,309 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 108,568 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 107,676 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 107,671 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front wipers smearing slightly

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

bonnet catch not working on one side

Pass 10 May 2021 102,739 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 95,354 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 86,248 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 83,367 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 72,745 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2016 63,154 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 50,399 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 50,376 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2014 46,547 miles

tyres starting to wear low 3mm-4mm

Fail 25 Jan 2014 46,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

tyres starting to wear low 3mm-4mm

Pass 30 Nov 2012 40,925 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Nov 2011 35,030 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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YBJ 451X is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc 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 YBJ 451X, 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 YBJ 451X registered?

YBJ 451X is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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