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YN08 ZVC

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

44,156 mi
Last recorded44,156 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN08 ZVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 44,156 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 43,625 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 43,324 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 43,310 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 42,651 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 40,560 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 37,320 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2020 34,622 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 29,534 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 24,376 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 23,698 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 23,229 miles

front brake discs corroded on edges

Pass 14 Apr 2015 22,834 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 22,385 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 20,049 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 18,654 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 May 2012 18,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 May 2011 15,822 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2011 15,822 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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YN08 ZVC 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 YN08 ZVC, 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 YN08 ZVC registered?

YN08 ZVC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 May 2008.

Is YN08 ZVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN08 ZVC 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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