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KV58 RUA

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

65,918 mi
Last recorded65,918 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV58 RUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 65,918 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 64,926 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 63,932 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 62,146 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 60,472 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 58,460 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 57,490 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 57,484 miles

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

Nearside parking brake effort low

Pass 23 Feb 2019 53,685 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 50,479 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 46,645 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 44,326 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 41,570 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 38,807 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 35,684 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 32,350 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 25,205 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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KV58 RUA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 KV58 RUA, 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

How do I check the history of KV58 RUA?

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What year was KV58 RUA registered?

KV58 RUA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 2 September 2008.

Is KV58 RUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV58 RUA shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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