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YP08 EEJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,842 mi
Last recorded105,842 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 105,842 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 103,607 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 101,275 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 101,274 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 99,152 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 99,152 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Apr 2022 97,713 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 97,641 miles

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened o/s and n/s suspension mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Mar 2021 95,565 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear osr coil spring corroaded

Pass 4 Mar 2020 93,879 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear sections of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under body trays fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2019 92,085 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 90,112 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 87,782 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner braking surface worn and pitted (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner braking surface worn and pitted (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Apr 2016 85,340 miles

engine management light on.

plastic under trays fitted.

Fail 15 Apr 2016 85,339 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

engine management light on.

plastic under trays fitted.

Pass 15 Apr 2015 81,175 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 81,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 75,364 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 75,364 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 65,298 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)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2012 60,629 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 51,903 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 EEJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YP08 EEJ, 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 EEJ registered?

YP08 EEJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 April 2008.

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