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KT58 FRL

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

223,124 mi
Last recorded223,124 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT58 FRL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2025 223,124 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

rear heat shield partly loose

Pass 10 Dec 2024 211,574 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front to rear (covers fitted) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 199,539 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 199,536 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 183,121 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible brake pipes under vehicle covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Centre stop lamp not working.

Front Both front tyres inner edge wear.

Fail 18 Nov 2022 183,119 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible brake pipes under vehicle covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Centre stop lamp not working.

Front Both front tyres inner edge wear.

Pass 22 Nov 2021 162,768 miles

High level stop lamp not working.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes under vehicle greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 151,755 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rear have several cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 151,755 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rear have several cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 130,261 miles

Both front shock absorbers weak

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various visible (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Fail 14 May 2019 130,258 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Both front shock absorbers weak

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various visible (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Pass 16 May 2018 116,612 miles

Both front tyres worn unevenly on inner edges

Nearside Front Brake binding slightly

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front arm (2.4.G.2)

Various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 18 May 2017 94,447 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components.

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 May 2016 75,960 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 66,611 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 54,784 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 41,066 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 33,145 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake balance poor

run-out on front brakes

Fail 25 Sep 2012 33,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake balance poor

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

run-out on front brakes

Pass 23 Sep 2011 23,610 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brakes just in balance (24%)

run-out on front brakes

Fail 23 Sep 2011 23,604 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

run-out on front brakes

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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KT58 FRL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc 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 KT58 FRL, 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 KT58 FRL registered?

KT58 FRL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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