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YR08 XVM

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

82,847 mi
Last recorded82,847 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 82,847 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 82,813 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper damaged (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 79,071 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 79,014 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel pipe leaking around filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 77,185 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

general corrosion

shockers corroded

slight blow exhaust

suspension arms corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2024 77,138 miles

Nearside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

general corrosion

shockers corroded

suspension arms corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2023 119,151 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 119,150 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 70,369 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 113,248 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 68,125 miles

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 27 Jun 2019 61,431 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 98,863 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2018 57,934 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 55,073 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Jun 2016 51,202 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 51,202 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 46,572 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 40,852 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 35,286 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 35,286 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 35,260 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 30,858 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 30,557 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outside edge.

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 22,587 miles

Both front tyres worn unevenly on inside edge.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 22,587 miles

Both front tyres worn unevenly on inside edge.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 XVM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XVM, 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 XVM registered?

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

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