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EA58 EBM

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

71,648 mi
Last recorded71,648 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA58 EBM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 71,648 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 70,476 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 69,333 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 69,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 67,744 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS&OS FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 66,442 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 66,415 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 64,397 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 61,639 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 61,639 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 57,191 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 52,826 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 48,089 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 41,756 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 36,065 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 29,362 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Nov 2012 24,115 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 17,902 miles

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

Offside 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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EA58 EBM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EA58 EBM, 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 EA58 EBM registered?

EA58 EBM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 November 2008.

Is EA58 EBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA58 EBM shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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