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YP08 EEM

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

25,238 mi
Last recorded25,238 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 EEM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 25,238 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2025 25,088 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 24,667 miles

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Mar 2023 23,649 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 22,746 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2022 22,746 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 21,940 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Apr 2020 21,320 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Under shields fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Pass 11 Apr 2019 20,559 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 9 Apr 2019 20,559 miles

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Apr 2018 20,073 miles

Under shields fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Pass 11 Apr 2017 19,492 miles

slight cracking in treads on front tyres

undertrays fitted making some components not checked

Pass 11 Apr 2016 18,117 miles

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

o/s+n/sf tyres have slight cracking on tread and walls

undertrays and engine cover fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 12 Mar 2015 16,853 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2014 15,922 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 14,736 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 12,574 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 6,329 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 EEM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EEM, 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 EEM registered?

YP08 EEM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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The MOT history for YP08 EEM shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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