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YP08 ZFT

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

46,474 mi
Last recorded46,474 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 ZFT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 46,474 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Fail 25 Apr 2019 46,474 miles

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

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 13 Apr 2018 42,085 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Fail 13 Apr 2018 42,078 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)

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 27 Apr 2017 38,422 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Fail 27 Apr 2017 38,422 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 10 May 2016 34,208 miles

Slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 10 May 2016 34,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit void of tread on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 23 Apr 2015 30,248 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 24,638 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2013 19,035 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 31 May 2012 16,358 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 16,356 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 12,809 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 ZFT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 ZFT, 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 ZFT registered?

YP08 ZFT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 June 2008.

Is YP08 ZFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP08 ZFT shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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