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GJ58 YLZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,439 mi
Last recorded125,439 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ58 YLZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 125,439 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear SHOCK ABSORBER CASING CORRODED

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear SHOCK ABSORBER CASING CORRODED

Fail 12 May 2026 125,436 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play centre (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 30 May 2025 118,833 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted (restricting viewing of components)

both rear lower suspension arms have plastic covers fitted (restricting viewing of components)

both rear shock absorbers outer casings are corroded

engine undertray fitted (restricting viewing of components)

front and rear inner arch liners fitted (restricting viewing of components)

underbody corrosion

underfloor panels fitted (restricting viewing of components)

Fail 13 May 2025 118,818 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted (restricting viewing of components)

both front tyres are worn to bald on inner tread areas (2254018) recommend to replace

both rear lower suspension arms have plastic covers fitted (restricting viewing of components)

both rear shock absorbers outer casings are corroded

brake fluid level is between min and max

engine undertray fitted (restricting viewing of components)

front and rear inner arch liners fitted (restricting viewing of components)

underbody corrosion

underfloor panels fitted (restricting viewing of components)

Pass 13 May 2024 114,281 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 114,281 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2023 105,720 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 105,681 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2021 98,610 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 89,977 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main feed (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 89,977 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main feed (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 81,881 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 74,692 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 65,168 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 57,679 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 51,503 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 43,887 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 35,385 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 27,985 miles

nsf brake disc badly scored on inside

Pass 22 Jul 2011 20,352 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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GJ58 YLZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc 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 GJ58 YLZ, 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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GJ58 YLZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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