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MK58 OWH

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,902 mi
Last recorded106,902 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK58 OWH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2026 106,902 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2025 103,826 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2024 100,222 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2023 97,061 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 91,058 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

parking brake operation feel tight

Fail 22 Apr 2022 91,058 miles

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

parking brake operation feel tight

Pass 1 Mar 2021 83,172 miles

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

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

Rear indicators slightly discoloured

oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2021 83,172 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear indicators slightly discoloured

oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2020 73,839 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine cover & under tray fitted. wet test, oil leak.

Pass 1 Mar 2019 69,647 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine mount deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

oil leak engine cover fitted.

Fail 1 Mar 2019 69,647 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine mount deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

oil leak engine cover fitted.

Pass 12 Mar 2018 65,981 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 62,755 miles

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

Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 56,457 miles

Lower undertray @ top cover fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2014 49,714 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 41,935 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 41,935 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 27,811 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 27,391 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 27,348 miles

all four brake discs have surface corrosion

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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MK58 OWH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc 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 MK58 OWH, 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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MK58 OWH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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