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RK58 UVZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

82,427 mi
Last recorded82,427 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK58 UVZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 82,427 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 82,397 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 81,797 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Fail 8 Feb 2023 81,735 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 24 Jan 2022 80,177 miles

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

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

under trays and covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 5 Nov 2020 79,784 miles

under trays and covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 28 Sep 2019 75,581 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 75,581 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 70,773 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 66,374 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 66,366 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 63,304 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 58,612 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 58,610 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 56,717 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 51,119 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 50,020 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 44,592 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 39,896 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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RK58 UVZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RK58 UVZ, 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 RK58 UVZ registered?

RK58 UVZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 September 2008.

Is RK58 UVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK58 UVZ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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