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RE58 OXM

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

147,118 mi
Last recorded147,118 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE58 OXM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 147,118 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 146,706 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 139,913 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 139,913 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 133,603 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2023 133,603 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 125,516 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2022 125,462 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 121,040 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 113,187 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured output reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre is worn on outer edge

offside front tyre is worn unevenly 1.8mm

Fail 16 Dec 2019 113,185 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.9mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured output reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre is worn on outer edge

offside front tyre is worn unevenly 1.8mm

Pass 21 Dec 2018 102,707 miles

engine covers/undertrays fitted

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 19 Dec 2018 102,595 miles

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

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

engine covers/undertrays fitted

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Jan 2018 92,409 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 92,404 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2017 86,604 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2016 75,688 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 75,688 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 65,645 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 53,889 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 May 2014 53,889 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2013 42,068 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 33,647 miles

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

offside front tyre worn very low on inner edge tread not cut as deep

Fail 18 Sep 2012 33,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

offside front tyre worn very low on inner edge tread not cut as deep

Pass 27 Sep 2011 16,782 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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RE58 OXM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 RE58 OXM, 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 RE58 OXM registered?

RE58 OXM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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