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OY58 FLM

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

95,799 mi
Last recorded95,799 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY58 FLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 95,799 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 93,663 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 93,482 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 91,633 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 88,056 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 80,851 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 80,851 miles

Fuel hose leaking on joint from hose to pipe at rear (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 80,020 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 79,577 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 75,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2019 75,949 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 70,814 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 65,997 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 59,622 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 17 Jun 2016 59,622 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 53,074 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 53,074 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 45,501 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 43,402 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2013 43,402 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 38,159 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front wiper blade starting to split.

Nearside rear tyre low center tread.

Fail 6 Sep 2012 38,159 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front wiper blade starting to split.

Nearside rear tyre low center tread.

Pass 6 Sep 2011 34,245 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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OY58 FLM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 OY58 FLM, 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 OY58 FLM registered?

OY58 FLM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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