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FY58 GAU

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

85,624 mi
Last recorded85,624 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 GAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 85,624 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 84,689 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 83,723 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 82,062 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Apr 2023 82,060 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2022 79,375 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 79,375 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 78,683 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 77,955 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 75,108 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REARS AT REARS (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 70,188 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES CRACKING OUTER WALL

Fail 22 Aug 2018 70,107 miles

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES CRACKING OUTER WALL

Pass 2 Sep 2017 65,292 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 60,527 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 55,980 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 54,269 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 51,217 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 48,710 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 43,812 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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FY58 GAU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Green with a 1,796cc 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 FY58 GAU, 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 FY58 GAU registered?

FY58 GAU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 October 2008.

Is FY58 GAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY58 GAU 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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