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FE58 XBU

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

50,925 mi
Last recorded50,925 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE58 XBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 50,925 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 48,920 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2024 48,919 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 46,731 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 44,401 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 43,231 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 43,231 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2020 41,171 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement castor arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 37,735 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 34,064 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 34,064 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 30,028 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 26,523 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement camber (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 25,318 miles

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

wipers poor

Fail 25 Sep 2015 25,318 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

wipers poor

Pass 12 Sep 2014 24,078 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 24,078 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 23,080 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 23,080 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 21,091 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 15,945 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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FE58 XBU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FE58 XBU, 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 FE58 XBU registered?

FE58 XBU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is FE58 XBU safe to buy?

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