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KS58 ECX

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

72,331 mi
Last recorded72,331 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS58 ECX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 72,331 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2026 72,331 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working poor connection (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Apr 2026 72,322 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

slight oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2025 70,927 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside wiper smearing slightly

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

slight oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2023 66,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 66,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 64,502 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 61,589 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 60,362 miles

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

Nearside Front door mirror loose on power fold unit

under body covers fitted can not access testable items properly

Fail 5 Feb 2020 60,362 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front door mirror loose on power fold unit

under body covers fitted can not access testable items properly

Fail 27 Jan 2020 60,340 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSR Main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside mirror insecure including the side repeater.

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 57,023 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 57,023 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 54,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 51,297 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 51,069 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken bottom coil (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres wearing on inner edge, advise alignment check

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 12 May 2015 47,221 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2014 36,651 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 34,418 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 27,828 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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KS58 ECX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KS58 ECX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KS58 ECX registered?

KS58 ECX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 December 2008.

Is KS58 ECX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS58 ECX shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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