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EY58 GHO

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

40,809 mi
Last recorded40,809 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY58 GHO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 40,809 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 40,745 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 40,691 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 40,653 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 40,639 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 40,639 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 39,959 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

under trays and covers fitted covering testable items

Pass 21 Jan 2020 37,865 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 37,865 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 37,121 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 37,121 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 36,748 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 35,461 miles

nearside tyre starting to perished

under cover fitted

Fail 22 Apr 2017 35,461 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside tyre starting to perished

under cover fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2016 31,523 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 29,195 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 26,284 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 26,284 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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EY58 GHO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EY58 GHO, 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

How do I check the history of EY58 GHO?

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What year was EY58 GHO registered?

EY58 GHO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is EY58 GHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY58 GHO shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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