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YX08 VKN

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

100,558 mi
Last recorded100,558 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 VKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 100,558 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2026 100,558 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 97,784 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 96,577 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 95,509 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 94,510 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 92,734 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 91,717 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 89,816 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 88,049 miles

cannot see brake pad life.

Pass 19 Jan 2017 83,512 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 83,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 76,914 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement caster (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement caster (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre excessively worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Jan 2016 76,914 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement caster (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement caster (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre excessively worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2015 70,906 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2015 70,906 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 68,154 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 55,040 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

osr lamp unit damaged

Fail 4 Apr 2013 55,039 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

osr lamp unit damaged

Pass 30 Mar 2012 43,350 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 33,492 miles

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

Rear pads 80% worn

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 VKN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc 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 YX08 VKN, 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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YX08 VKN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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