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RK58 YVM

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

White Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

73,696 mi
Last recorded73,696 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK58 YVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 73,696 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 72,796 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 71,008 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 69,700 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 68,191 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 66,215 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 62,955 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 58,919 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Fail 5 Sep 2018 58,904 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 8 Sep 2017 54,915 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 50,748 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 45,788 miles

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)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 41,387 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 34,269 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 30,600 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 24,704 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 YVM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in White with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YVM, 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 YVM registered?

RK58 YVM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is RK58 YVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK58 YVM shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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