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YP08 UPO

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

61,426 mi
Last recorded61,426 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 UPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 61,426 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 55,622 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 54,870 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 53,631 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 53,079 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 53,079 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

Park brake only just met requirements 17%

Pass 7 Jun 2019 52,232 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 50,575 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 49,346 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 47,545 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 40,953 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 36,575 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)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 32,236 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge+close to legal limit

o/s/f tyre wearing inner egde+close to legal limit

Pass 30 May 2012 25,951 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 16,392 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)

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 UPO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 UPO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YP08 UPO registered?

YP08 UPO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is YP08 UPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP08 UPO shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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