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YR08 JCY

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

85,975 mi
Last recorded85,975 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 JCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2024 85,975 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 85,973 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 81,047 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 81,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2022 76,070 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 70,669 miles

Rear Rear exhaust mounts deteriorating

Fail 24 Mar 2021 70,668 miles

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

Rear Rear exhaust mounts deteriorating

Pass 24 Mar 2020 67,043 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 67,043 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 61,041 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 54,202 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 47,817 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 47,817 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 41,395 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 35,445 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres starting to perish

off side rear tyre inner side wall splitting. no cords showing at the time of test.

Pass 20 Mar 2014 31,860 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2013 28,874 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 25,422 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 22,081 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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YR08 JCY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YR08 JCY, 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 YR08 JCY registered?

YR08 JCY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YR08 JCY shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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