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RK58 VVY

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,890 mi
Last recorded106,890 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK58 VVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 106,890 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in w/scrren (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 106,887 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in w/scrren (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 106,184 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rearward (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake shoes noisy

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 105,810 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 104,990 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 103,374 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 101,314 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 95,411 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 95,411 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearward inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light not operating

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 87,734 miles

surface rust steering UJ

Fail 11 Oct 2018 87,525 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

surface rust steering UJ

Pass 14 Sep 2017 79,477 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 11 Oct 2016 72,147 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 64,138 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 55,639 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Slight damage to o/s/r tyre walls

Pass 24 Sep 2013 46,242 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2012 36,787 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 28,930 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 VVY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RK58 VVY, 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 VVY registered?

RK58 VVY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 October 2008.

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