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AL58 SLK

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

44,361 mi
Last recorded44,361 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL58 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 44,361 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 42,180 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 39,509 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 39,503 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 37,470 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 35,596 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 33,814 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 33,814 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords TYRE WALL. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE ON THE LIMIT. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords TYRE WALL. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM TREAD DEPTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 32,351 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 31,183 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 29,782 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 28,617 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 28,617 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2016 27,122 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 24,476 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 22,225 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 19,523 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 15,777 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 10,520 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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AL58 SLK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue 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 AL58 SLK, 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 AL58 SLK registered?

AL58 SLK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is AL58 SLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL58 SLK 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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