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YY08 UZE

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

47,057 mi
Last recorded47,057 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 UZE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 47,057 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2025 46,790 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 46,518 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 46,135 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 45,912 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 45,592 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 44,416 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 43,433 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 43,288 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 43,288 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 42,573 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 41,386 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 40,069 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 38,608 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 36,032 miles

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

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 30 Mar 2012 32,532 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 32,530 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 27,766 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 27,766 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 UZE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 UZE, 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 UZE registered?

YY08 UZE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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The MOT history for YY08 UZE shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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