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AW58 SLK

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

95,972 mi
Last recorded95,972 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW58 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 95,972 miles

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

Slight oil leak.

Under tray/covers fitted.

Fail 22 Mar 2025 95,970 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Inner arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Slight oil leak.

Under tray/covers fitted.

Pass 18 Mar 2024 93,604 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX SUMP (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REAR SUBFRAME GETTING CORRODED

Fail 16 Mar 2024 93,563 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX SUMP (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REAR SUBFRAME GETTING CORRODED

Pass 16 Feb 2023 89,527 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 89,527 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 50 16W (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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 22 Feb 2022 85,654 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened some suspension components corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 85,653 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened some suspension components corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 82,524 miles

Nearside Rear tyre approaching wear markers

Pass 17 Feb 2020 79,669 miles

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 26 Feb 2019 76,017 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 75,908 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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 21 Aug 2017 74,487 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 74,487 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 60,568 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2015 53,611 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on inner edges close to exposing cords due to tracking (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides front to rears near brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in both sides steering tie rod ends

undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Aug 2015 53,611 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on inner edges close to exposing cords due to tracking (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides front to rears near brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in both sides steering tie rod ends

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2014 48,775 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 40,830 miles

minor exhaust gas leak at rear section

Fail 9 Nov 2013 40,646 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

minor exhaust gas leak at rear section

Pass 10 Nov 2012 30,464 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Offside rear exhaust system cracked

Pass 8 Nov 2011 20,334 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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AW58 SLK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 AW58 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 AW58 SLK registered?

AW58 SLK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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