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YT58 OBJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,842 mi
Last recorded102,842 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT58 OBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 102,842 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 97,674 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 90,268 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 89,677 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 89,671 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 1 bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2017 87,926 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 72,772 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 72,487 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 61,321 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 54,098 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 47,095 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 43,907 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 34,254 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 21,707 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 21,707 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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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YT58 OBJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YT58 OBJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YT58 OBJ registered?

YT58 OBJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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