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YK08 WZH

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,006 mi
Last recorded76,006 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 WZH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 76,006 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2024 70,279 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2024 70,279 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded longitudinal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded longitudinal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut top mountig area (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded frame (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2023 64,883 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 59,160 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 53,986 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s on 2.5mm 245/40/17 cont (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 May 2021 53,986 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 hk (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s on 2.5mm 245/40/17 cont (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2020 48,695 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 42,546 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 36,026 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40/17 conti (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 36,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40/17 conti (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 28,630 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 28,630 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 conti (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 21,351 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 18 Apr 2016 21,351 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 29 Apr 2015 15,888 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 12,045 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 10,113 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 8,539 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 6,555 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 WZH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YK08 WZH, 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 WZH registered?

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

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