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YX08 TVP

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,673 mi
Last recorded72,673 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 TVP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 72,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 70,082 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jun 2025 69,991 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust mounting defective and has small leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear noise from brake area

Rear x2 brake back plates corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2024 66,686 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear noise from brake area

exhaust bolts rusty. centre box

Pass 9 Aug 2023 63,751 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear x2 brake back plates corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2023 63,720 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear x2 brake back plates corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2022 59,694 miles

exhaust clamp rusty

Pass 20 Jul 2021 59,654 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 59,602 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 59,602 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2019 59,377 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 59,439 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 59,178 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 59,178 miles

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Pass 10 May 2017 57,803 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 50,836 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)

Pass 20 May 2015 45,781 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 40,504 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 35,197 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)

Fail 7 May 2013 35,130 miles

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

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

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 17 May 2012 29,470 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 23,807 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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YX08 TVP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YX08 TVP, 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 YX08 TVP registered?

YX08 TVP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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