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MK58 WSY

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,856 mi
Last recorded56,856 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK58 WSY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 56,856 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 56,856 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Cant see brake pads for depth

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 49,315 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 47,012 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 38,447 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 38,430 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2018 32,971 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 31,461 miles

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

both front tyres badly cracked but not yet to cord

rear tyres below 3mm

Pass 10 Jun 2015 29,853 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2013 26,469 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 24,567 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 24,567 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 20,626 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2011 20,626 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear 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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MK58 WSY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 WSY, 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 WSY registered?

MK58 WSY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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