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FX58 XZM

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,154 mi
Last recorded96,154 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX58 XZM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 96,154 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 94,217 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 92,422 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 92,422 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 90,069 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 86,819 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 82,165 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 82,165 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 77,504 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Jan 2019 71,786 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 66,391 miles

Damage to windscreen but not in view of the road.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jan 2018 66,389 miles

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

Damage to windscreen but not in view of the road.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge.

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jan 2017 58,309 miles

Damage to windscreen but not in view of the road.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2016 50,131 miles

Engine covers & Under-shield(s) fitted.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2015 43,502 miles

Brake pad warning light is illuminated.

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

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

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

Nearside front headlight, light source is reduced but not less than 50%

Nearside rear tyre sidewall is damaged.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2015 43,502 miles

Brake pad warning light is illuminated.

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

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

Nearside front headlight, light source is reduced but not less than 50%

Nearside rear tyre sidewall is damaged.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2014 34,434 miles

Off side front tyre badly perished wearing close to legal limit inner edge

Fail 23 Jan 2014 34,434 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Off side front tyre badly perished wearing close to legal limit inner edge

Pass 21 Dec 2012 30,213 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 24,677 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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FX58 XZM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FX58 XZM, 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 FX58 XZM registered?

FX58 XZM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 September 2008.

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