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MK58 UUX

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

White Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

201,517 mi
Last recorded201,517 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK58 UUX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 201,517 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp glass cracked lamp still works.

Nearside headlamp slightly loose.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 324,316 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front fog lamp glass cracked lamp still works.

Nearside headlamp slightly loose.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 194,068 miles

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

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

near side front fog light damaged

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection to underside of vehicle

Fail 31 Oct 2019 194,066 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

near side front fog light damaged

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection to underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Oct 2018 179,914 miles

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

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))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection to underside of vehicle

Fail 12 Oct 2018 179,914 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection to underside of vehicle

Pass 1 Sep 2017 155,264 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2017 155,264 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 130,890 miles

Advise inspection of braking system

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 91,760 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 78,737 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 10 Oct 2013 78,736 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 27 Jul 2012 67,822 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 56,973 miles

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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 UUX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in White with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MK58 UUX, 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 MK58 UUX registered?

MK58 UUX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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