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YT08 TLV

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

85,253 mi
Last recorded85,253 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 TLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 85,253 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2021 84,263 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s o/s rear tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 81,151 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 78,852 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 76,403 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 72,802 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 72,005 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 68,604 miles

Central Lower Exhaust hangers are corroded but still supporting the exhaust system

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe to the flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To the rear flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 64,877 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 60,986 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 60,986 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 56,806 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 50,401 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 39,063 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 39,063 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 28,312 miles

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

Nearside 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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YT08 TLV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YT08 TLV, 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 YT08 TLV registered?

YT08 TLV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YT08 TLV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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