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YY08 GOE

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

51,185 mi
Last recorded51,185 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 GOE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 51,185 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 50,055 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 48,805 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 47,863 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 46,909 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 45,760 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 44,721 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 42,155 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 39,904 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 39,904 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 37,111 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 27,172 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 21,998 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 20,427 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 19,531 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 18,104 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 14,561 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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YY08 GOE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YY08 GOE, 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 YY08 GOE registered?

YY08 GOE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 May 2008.

Is YY08 GOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY08 GOE shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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