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KY58 YFM

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

141,710 mi
Last recorded141,710 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY58 YFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2025 141,710 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 135,945 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 128,126 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 120,717 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 113,498 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 106,787 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 99,768 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 91,512 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 82,680 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 73,208 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 63,339 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 52,691 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 47,759 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 47,756 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 38,240 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 28,252 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 28,247 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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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KY58 YFM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KY58 YFM, 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 YFM registered?

KY58 YFM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 September 2008.

Is KY58 YFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY58 YFM shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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