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SA58 USG

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,624 mi
Last recorded96,624 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA58 USG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 96,624 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 96,474 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2024 95,388 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 95,388 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 95,009 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 95,009 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 May 2023 94,997 miles

Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2022 94,354 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 94,354 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 May 2021 90,791 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 86,716 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2020 86,716 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2019 77,915 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 70,078 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 70,078 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 61,684 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 61,683 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 54,331 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 44,489 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Apr 2015 44,489 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2014 34,423 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2012 18,708 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 17,309 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 12,786 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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SA58 USG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SA58 USG, 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 SA58 USG registered?

SA58 USG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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