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SG58 CKA

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

126,018 mi
Last recorded126,018 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG58 CKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 126,018 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

engine covers and under body covers fitted not allowing to check some components

gearbox oil sump corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2025 126,018 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

engine covers and under body covers fitted not allowing to check some components

gearbox oil sump corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2024 113,489 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all shocks casing corroded

rear suspension corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2023 107,544 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ALL Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2023 107,524 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear NS Front arch (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ALL Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2022 96,916 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre inner shoulder wear

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

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

Offside Front tyre inner shoulder wear

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2021 87,980 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 85,991 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

UNDERTRAY/ENGINE COVER FITTED

Fail 29 Jan 2021 85,991 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

UNDERTRAY/ENGINE COVER FITTED

Pass 26 Feb 2020 75,809 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

UNDERTRAY/ENGINE COVER FITTED

Fail 24 Feb 2020 75,809 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 59,733 miles

UNDERTRAY/ENGINE COVER FITTED

Fail 13 Feb 2019 59,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed DO NOT DRIVE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed DO NOT DRIVE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

UNDERTRAY/ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 19 Feb 2018 44,321 miles

UNDERTRAY/ENGINE COVER FITTED

Pass 15 Feb 2017 27,365 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 20,896 miles

advice keep eye on front tyers

advice on further look at rear hand brake

Pass 9 Aug 2013 13,598 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 14 Aug 2012 9,483 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 8,647 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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SG58 CKA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 SG58 CKA, 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 SG58 CKA registered?

SG58 CKA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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