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MF58 YWB

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,746 mi
Last recorded108,746 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF58 YWB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 108,746 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2025 108,733 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts worn heavily inner edges (225/40R18) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both joints (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2024 102,998 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 97,115 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 91,110 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 91,110 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Most rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 86,226 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 79,826 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 78,373 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2020 78,373 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 77,875 miles

Front & Rear No plates deteriorating

Offside rear coil spring corroding

Pass 7 Jan 2019 75,126 miles

Front & Rear No plates deteriorating

Offside rear coil spring corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2019 75,126 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front & Rear No plates deteriorating

Offside rear coil spring corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2018 73,555 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 71,268 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 67,049 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)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 61,801 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 56,688 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 52,128 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 45,765 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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MF58 YWB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MF58 YWB, 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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MF58 YWB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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