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MX58 ZTJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,628 mi
Last recorded96,628 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX58 ZTJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 96,628 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 95,185 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 94,311 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 88,255 miles

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

Underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 9 Dec 2022 87,983 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 10 Dec 2021 75,839 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 59,835 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 52,682 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 50,908 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 50,908 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 47,273 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 44,423 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight perishing

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre slight perishing

Fail 2 Sep 2016 44,423 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear rear section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre slight perishing

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre slight perishing

Pass 28 Aug 2015 36,218 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 29,438 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Sep 2014 29,438 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2013 20,443 miles

nsf and osf tyre slight cracking and split not showing cordes

Fail 30 Aug 2013 20,432 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nsf and osf tyre slight cracking and split not showing cordes

osr tyre worn slight unever and worn close

Pass 1 Sep 2012 14,408 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 7,656 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 ZTJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MX58 ZTJ, 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 MX58 ZTJ registered?

MX58 ZTJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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