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YF57 JHH

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

97,524 mi
Last recorded97,524 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF57 JHH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 97,524 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 97,524 miles

Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2024 96,706 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 95,672 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 94,313 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 91,813 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 89,905 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 87,681 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 80,865 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 80,857 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2017 77,504 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 70,202 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 70,200 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 62,560 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 53,414 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 44,237 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 44,237 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 30,323 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 16,515 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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YF57 JHH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YF57 JHH, 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 YF57 JHH registered?

YF57 JHH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 January 2008.

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