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YT08 WFF

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

98,207 mi
Last recorded98,207 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 WFF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 98,207 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 95,729 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 92,859 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 92,859 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 90,339 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 85,090 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 85,087 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 82,789 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 79,945 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 77,531 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all rear suspension bushes slightly perished

exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn and corroded slightly

n/s side repeater lens slightly damaged

Fail 29 May 2018 77,531 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear most (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all rear suspension bushes slightly perished

exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn and corroded slightly

n/s side repeater lens slightly damaged

Pass 22 Feb 2018 76,539 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 71,055 miles

all under car brake pipes corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2017 71,054 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported x3 (7.1.1)

all under car brake pipes corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2016 66,320 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 61,111 miles

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

osf and nsf tyres bold on inner edges no cords on show

Fail 20 Feb 2015 61,111 miles

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

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

osf and nsf tyres bold on inner edges no cords on show

Pass 21 Feb 2014 49,948 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)

rear centre exhaust bracket corroded but still supporting the system

Pass 14 Mar 2013 40,328 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 30,550 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 19,899 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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YT08 WFF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YT08 WFF, 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 WFF registered?

YT08 WFF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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