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YX08 ZYU

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

108,068 mi
Last recorded108,068 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 ZYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 108,068 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 106,395 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 106,395 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 104,567 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 101,212 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 96,971 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 94,635 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 89,131 miles

offside and nearside rear metal brake pipes are corroded

offside front suspension shock absorber has a misting of oil around it

oil beneath engine area

Pass 3 May 2018 85,347 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 80,599 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 80,566 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 68,614 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 57,851 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 57,848 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 49,941 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Apr 2014 49,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers poor

Fail 7 Apr 2014 49,225 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner

o/s/f tyre worn on inner

Pass 26 Apr 2013 36,445 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 19,320 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 19,298 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 18,046 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 15,711 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 ZYU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 ZYU, 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 YX08 ZYU registered?

YX08 ZYU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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