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YS57 KPP

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,150 mi
Last recorded50,150 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS57 KPP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 50,150 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 49,876 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 49,246 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 49,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 48,835 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 48,396 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2021 48,396 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 47,144 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 46,215 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 44,176 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 41,795 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 39,673 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 39,673 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 36,593 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 35,017 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 22,507 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2011 8,509 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 7,518 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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YS57 KPP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YS57 KPP, 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 YS57 KPP registered?

YS57 KPP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is YS57 KPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS57 KPP shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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