CarVerify

Free Car Check

PF58 MTV

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,331 mi
Last recorded116,331 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF58 MTV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 May 2026 116,331 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened left area near mounting bolt perforated and corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm approximately (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm approximately (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2025 115,153 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Covers fitted

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Parking brake noisey when applied

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 110,517 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Covers fitted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both front (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 96,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on the sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Parking brake has a squeal whilst being tested (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 84,706 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at split in back box pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 84,706 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at split in back box pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 72,393 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both N/S&O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 72,393 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both N/S&O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front wiper blades slightly worn, smearing

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met

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

low engine oil level

Pass 31 Mar 2020 65,166 miles

Nearside parking brake efficiency only just met

Fail 30 Mar 2020 65,166 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both N/S & O/S, worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both N/S & O/S (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 15 Mar 2019 52,742 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 52,732 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

brake wear warning light illuminated

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 23 Mar 2018 41,044 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 41,039 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 36,349 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 30,154 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 28,326 miles

rear tyres on limit

Pass 3 Sep 2014 21,425 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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
Full Mercedes-benz Slk reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

PF58 MTV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PF58 MTV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PF58 MTV?

You can check the full history of PF58 MTV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PF58 MTV registered?

PF58 MTV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 September 2008.

Is PF58 MTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF58 MTV shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PF58 MTV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on PF58 MTV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.