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8588 EV

2001 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

87,690 mi
Last recorded87,690 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk69,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8588 EV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 87,690 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 85,572 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 83,255 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 81,690 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 79,556 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 79,013 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 78,386 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre Uneven Wear

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 77,119 miles

Offside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 77,117 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 73,048 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 73,044 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 69,787 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall kerb edge damage

Nearside condensation inside headlamp

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

coolant level warning light on

engine coolant leak

engine warning light on

Fail 22 Nov 2016 69,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. electric seat not working (6.2.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall kerb edge damage

Nearside condensation inside headlamp

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

coolant level warning light on

engine coolant leak

engine warning light on

Pass 17 Nov 2015 66,485 miles

eml on

Pass 18 Nov 2014 62,312 miles

EML warning lamp on

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 58,011 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 58,011 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 53,377 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine managment light on

n/s/r tyre cut on curbing band not to cords

Fail 17 Nov 2012 53,377 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine managment light on

n/s/r tyre cut on curbing band not to cords

Pass 27 Oct 2011 48,576 miles

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

near side rear tyre cut on outer side wall

Fail 26 Oct 2011 48,569 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

near side rear tyre cut on outer side wall

Pass 21 Jun 2010 44,801 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

handbrake travel high

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

wiper blades starting to split

Fail 21 Jun 2010 44,794 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

handbrake travel high

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 12 Jan 2009 38,702 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers door check strap loose

Fail 9 Jan 2009 38,695 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers door check strap loose

engine management warning lighht on

Pass 22 Jun 2007 32,436 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 26,506 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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8588 EV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 69,467 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 8588 EV, 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 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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8588 EV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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