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EA58 WNU

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,054 mi
Last recorded58,054 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA58 WNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 58,054 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 58,054 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 55,418 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 50,794 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 46,118 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 41,121 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 39,048 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 39,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 32,285 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 26,060 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 25,966 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 23,652 miles

Cuts in outer sidewalls of offside front and nearside rear tyres. No cords visible.

Pass 24 Dec 2015 20,986 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 20,981 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fail 22 Dec 2014 18,140 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 18,140 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 14,446 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 11,331 miles

both front tyre outer edge + offside rear tyre outer edge slightly cracking

offside front dip beam illumination slightly dim

Fail 28 Dec 2012 11,328 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyre outer edge + offside rear tyre outer edge slightly cracking

offside front dip beam illumination slightly dim

Pass 14 Dec 2011 8,819 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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EA58 WNU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 EA58 WNU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA58 WNU registered?

EA58 WNU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 December 2008.

Is EA58 WNU safe to buy?

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