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MX58 YGU

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

100,828 mi
Last recorded100,828 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX58 YGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2025 100,828 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2023 89,744 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 87,045 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2018 78,957 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2018 78,936 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Feb 2017 77,892 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive front mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately front mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive front mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately front mount (2.4.A.3)

engine covers &under trays fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2016 72,745 miles

nsr light dim and damaged

Pass 3 May 2014 56,570 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 35,160 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 32,181 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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MX58 YGU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MX58 YGU, 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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MX58 YGU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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