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CE58 VHN

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,358 mi
Last recorded119,358 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE58 VHN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 119,358 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 116,945 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 116,944 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 115,331 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 115,328 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2022 113,678 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 113,674 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 110,647 miles

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

transmission oil sump is highly corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2020 109,152 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2020 109,151 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 105,417 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 100,078 miles

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

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2017 93,665 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 85,161 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 85,161 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 75,390 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 75,389 miles

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

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)

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2014 66,156 miles

o/s wiper blade slightly smearing

Fail 20 Aug 2014 66,165 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

o/s wiper blade slightly smearing

Pass 30 Aug 2013 58,157 miles

N/S/F wheel arch liner damaged.

Slight buckle in N/S/F alloy.

Fail 30 Aug 2013 58,157 miles

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

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

N/S/F jacking rubber missing.

N/S/F wheel arch liner damaged.

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

Slight buckle in N/S/F alloy.

Pass 9 Aug 2012 45,633 miles

Advise nearside front jack point rubber missing.

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 9 Aug 2012 45,633 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Advise nearside front jack point rubber missing.

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 32,018 miles

advise both front tyres wearing on inner edges

advise both rear tyres on 2-3mm

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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CE58 VHN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CE58 VHN, 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 CE58 VHN registered?

CE58 VHN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 September 2008.

Is CE58 VHN safe to buy?

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