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FL58 KNU

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

76,642 mi
Last recorded76,642 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL58 KNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 76,642 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 74,516 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 72,307 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 70,601 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 68,943 miles

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

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

Offside Steering arm deformed but serviceable Slightly bent (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Under trays fitted both sides, front to rear, obscuring testable items

Fail 31 Jan 2022 68,943 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Steering arm deformed but serviceable Slightly bent (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Under trays fitted both sides, front to rear, obscuring testable items

Pass 5 Apr 2021 65,805 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 65,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 62,002 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 50,094 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 54,691 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 50,310 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 44,135 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 44,135 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2015 39,852 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 30,681 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 23,505 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 12,275 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 12,201 miles

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

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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FL58 KNU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 FL58 KNU, 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 FL58 KNU registered?

FL58 KNU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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The MOT history for FL58 KNU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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