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AU58 SNK

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,018 mi
Last recorded86,018 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 SNK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 86,018 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 85,623 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40 ZR18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 85,623 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40 ZR18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 79,164 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 79,147 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 71,850 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2022 69,524 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2021 64,998 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 60,712 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 60,712 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 56,264 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cross strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 51,006 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 10 Jul 2017 45,931 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit very nearly bald (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 45,931 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit very nearly bald (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 40,708 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 40,708 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 35,710 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 35,710 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 30,797 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 26,050 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 22,427 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 17,723 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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AU58 SNK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AU58 SNK, 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 AU58 SNK registered?

AU58 SNK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is AU58 SNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU58 SNK shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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