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YP08 UPW

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,326 mi
Last recorded89,326 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 89,326 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 85,761 miles

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))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 78,443 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 76,986 miles

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))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 75,484 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 70,246 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 67,667 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 65,854 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 65,854 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 May 2018 64,192 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 64,189 miles

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))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 61,801 miles

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)

Fail 31 May 2017 61,801 miles

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)

Pass 24 May 2016 56,338 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 51,890 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 51,890 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2014 46,070 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 46,070 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 39,798 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 36,383 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 29,312 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 29,312 miles

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.

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 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.

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