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EK58 WVA

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

65,064 mi
Last recorded65,064 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK58 WVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 65,064 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 65,048 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 62,953 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 61,540 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 61,540 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 57,352 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 53,172 miles

o/s and n/s front suspension arms inner bushes are starting to crack

Pass 29 Aug 2019 49,694 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a slight cut in the sidewall

Pass 21 Jul 2018 46,367 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 43,310 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 43,299 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 39,675 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 36,430 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 31,460 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 25,157 miles

rear nearside tyre outer wall slight damage

Pass 8 Sep 2011 8,698 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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EK58 WVA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EK58 WVA, 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 EK58 WVA registered?

EK58 WVA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 October 2008.

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The MOT history for EK58 WVA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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