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YH08 EVN

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

83,616 mi
Last recorded83,616 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 EVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 83,616 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2026 83,613 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2025 80,050 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 80,047 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 71,862 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 70,010 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 70,006 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floorpan to centre tunnel section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 69,476 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 68,693 miles

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

rear exhaust cracked at 'Y' piece

Pass 14 Oct 2020 68,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 68,123 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 66,592 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 66,592 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 65,460 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 64,225 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 63,662 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 59,684 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 59,684 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 50,949 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 45,284 miles

Both front tyres cracked/perished

Both rear tyres low on inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2012 37,190 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 36,648 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 31,993 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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YH08 EVN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YH08 EVN, 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 YH08 EVN registered?

YH08 EVN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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