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AY58 ZFH

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,589 mi
Last recorded108,589 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY58 ZFH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 108,589 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 96,702 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 96,702 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 91,325 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2023 91,321 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 86,820 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 84,281 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 76,777 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 76,493 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 74,931 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 73,049 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 70,356 miles

both rear tyres close to limit and worn on inner edges

park brake eff 17% (min req16%)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 70,337 miles

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

both rear tyres close to limit and worn on inner edges

park brake eff 17% (min req16%)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 66,173 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 66,154 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 61,108 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 54,617 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 54,617 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

n/s/f tyre low on inside edge,outside of tyre kerbed.

o/s/f tyre worn smooth on inside edge,

Pass 29 Oct 2012 40,746 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2011 27,058 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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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AY58 ZFH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AY58 ZFH, 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 AY58 ZFH registered?

AY58 ZFH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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