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KY58 WYH

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,481 mi
Last recorded160,481 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY58 WYH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 160,481 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 159,652 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 157,747 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 154,635 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2022 154,627 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2021 151,925 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 151,910 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 150,235 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 150,235 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 146,259 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2019 146,259 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 141,290 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (all) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (both) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 136,193 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 129,855 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 129,855 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 119,486 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 107,081 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 88,429 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 66,480 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 41,877 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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KY58 WYH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Green with a 1,798cc 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 KY58 WYH, 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 KY58 WYH registered?

KY58 WYH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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