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YY08 YCD

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,878 mi
Last recorded55,878 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 YCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 8 Dec 2025 55,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 55,257 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 54,406 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 53,691 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 52,812 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 52,451 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 52,016 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 51,519 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 51,152 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 50,574 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 49,787 miles

Nearside both front tyres splitting in tread area

n/s rear tyre has cut in outer s/wall but not to cords

Pass 9 Dec 2014 48,718 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 47,477 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 46,243 miles

Oil leak

both front brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 30 Dec 2011 43,947 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 43,942 miles

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 25 Jun 2011 41,409 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 YCD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YCD, 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 YCD registered?

YY08 YCD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 August 2008.

Is YY08 YCD safe to buy?

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