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OY58 ZGJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

31,837 mi
Last recorded31,837 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 31,837 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 31,833 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 31,778 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 31,687 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 31,687 miles

Windscreen washer not working washer pump not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 31,473 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 31,429 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 31,396 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 31,148 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 31,107 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 29,567 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 28,074 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 27,085 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 27,080 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 26,376 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 25,350 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 24,806 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 ZGJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 OY58 ZGJ, 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 ZGJ registered?

OY58 ZGJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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The MOT history for OY58 ZGJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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