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YY08 NVS

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

30,117 mi
Last recorded30,117 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 NVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 30,117 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 30,117 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 27,321 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 24,419 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 21,217 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 14,151 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 13,652 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 NVS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 NVS, 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 YY08 NVS registered?

YY08 NVS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 June 2008.

Is YY08 NVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY08 NVS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YY08 NVS have outstanding finance?

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