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YF08 OYH

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

61,184 mi
Last recorded61,184 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 OYH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 61,184 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 56,497 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 55,381 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 54,514 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 54,514 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 53,999 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 52,769 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 50,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 47,868 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2017 46,027 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 46,027 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 43,678 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 43,676 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 39,506 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 34,126 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 30,676 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 26,816 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2012 20,868 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 17,603 miles

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

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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YF08 OYH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YF08 OYH, 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 YF08 OYH registered?

YF08 OYH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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The MOT history for YF08 OYH shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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