MOT Status
ValidMileage
89,326 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Both front tyres worn slightly on inner edge of tread and have slight side wall damage
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Wipers smearing slightly
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YP08 UPW 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 UPW, 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 UPW registered?
YP08 UPW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 May 2008.
Is YP08 UPW safe to buy?
The MOT history for YP08 UPW shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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