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OV58 DWM

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,618 mi
Last recorded53,618 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV58 DWM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 53,618 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque arm bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 51,326 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 48,912 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2023 47,310 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 47,310 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 45,029 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 43,610 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 43,610 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 May 2020 42,355 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Y piece splitter cracked and leaking slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 38,345 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated camber arm ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 33,263 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 29,198 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 25,030 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 21,871 miles

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some of the underside components

Fail 21 Oct 2015 21,871 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Items removed from the drivers view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some of the underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2014 17,325 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 17,325 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 14,647 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2012 13,419 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2011 11,578 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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OV58 DWM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc 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 OV58 DWM, 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 OV58 DWM registered?

OV58 DWM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 November 2008.

Is OV58 DWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV58 DWM shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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