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YK08 WXZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,885 mi
Last recorded53,885 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 WXZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 24 Apr 2026 53,885 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm outer ball joint (marked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 51,162 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 48,600 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 45,962 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 43,684 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 41,224 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 39,646 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 37,005 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 34,115 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 30,595 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 27,146 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 23,010 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 18,905 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)

all tyres perished

Pass 29 Apr 2013 14,341 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2012 13,401 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 10,847 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 9,360 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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YK08 WXZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YK08 WXZ, 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 YK08 WXZ registered?

YK08 WXZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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