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OY58 UBL

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

108,321 mi
Last recorded108,321 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY58 UBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 108,321 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 103,015 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 103,015 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 97,844 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 94,569 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2022 94,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 84,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre damage on wall no cords showing

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

under covers fitted

Fail 6 Jun 2019 84,024 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose over axle (1.1.11 (c))

under covers fitted

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

Nearside Rear tyre damage on wall no cords showing

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 79,651 miles

wipers smeary

Pass 17 Jul 2017 77,453 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.90mm (4.1.E.1)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 5 Jul 2017 77,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.90mm (4.1.E.1)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 4 May 2016 71,149 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 71,149 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 65,111 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 65,111 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 52,543 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 39,173 miles

near side rear parking brake low effort

Pass 23 Jan 2012 33,195 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 32,470 miles

both front tyres heavily worn at inner edges. (225/14/17 91w Michelin)

Fail 9 Sep 2011 32,470 miles

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

both front tyres heavily worn at inner edges. (225/14/17 91w Michelin)

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 UBL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UBL, 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 UBL registered?

OY58 UBL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 September 2008.

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