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EX58 HYV

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,449 mi
Last recorded86,449 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX58 HYV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 86,449 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 79,339 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 79,339 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2024 71,117 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 71,072 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 65,722 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 65,722 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 61,049 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 56,353 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 52,343 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 47,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Smooth inner shoulder and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Smooth inner shoulder and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 43,178 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 38,655 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 38,655 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 33,379 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 28,473 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 21,559 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 20,737 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 20,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 16,747 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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EX58 HYV 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 80%.

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 EX58 HYV, 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 EX58 HYV registered?

EX58 HYV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is EX58 HYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX58 HYV shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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