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YP08 EEF

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

31,355 mi
Last recorded31,355 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 EEF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 31,355 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 30,410 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 29,187 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 28,051 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 26,442 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 25,552 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 22,676 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 20,609 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 20,091 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement cross arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement cross arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 19,232 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 18,413 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 16,895 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 16,895 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 13,512 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 10,326 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 6,723 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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YP08 EEF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YP08 EEF, 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 YP08 EEF registered?

YP08 EEF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is YP08 EEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP08 EEF shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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