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GK58 XWA

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,940 mi
Last recorded107,940 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK58 XWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 107,940 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 105,218 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated leading arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 101,794 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 101,794 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 97,859 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2022 97,855 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 95,173 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2021 95,173 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed around inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 92,958 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 92,958 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 86,473 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 82,185 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 77,589 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 73,567 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 73,567 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 13 May 2016 73,280 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2015
Fail 7 Jul 2015

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 23 May 2014 58,596 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 48,543 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 38,639 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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GK58 XWA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GK58 XWA, 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 GK58 XWA registered?

GK58 XWA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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