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RK58 VVX

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

63,021 mi
Last recorded63,021 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK58 VVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 63,021 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 60,195 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 60,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2/3mm remaining 225/50r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer wall cracking 205/55r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2/3mm remaining 225/50r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 57,576 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 57,576 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 51,956 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 51,562 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 51,122 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2021 51,122 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 50,192 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 48,387 miles

Rear rear brake pipes surface corrosion

Fail 31 May 2019 48,387 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt torque strut arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear rear brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 13 Jul 2018 46,566 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 44,133 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 44,120 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 38,697 miles

Nearside Front Outer side wall scrubbed and cracking

Pass 10 Apr 2015 33,194 miles

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

Uneven tyre wear on offside front tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2014 27,426 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 26,421 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 23,481 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 23,481 miles

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 19,227 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 VVX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VVX, 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 VVX registered?

RK58 VVX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 September 2008.

Is RK58 VVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK58 VVX shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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