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SJ58 YGL

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

44,402 mi
Last recorded44,402 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ58 YGL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 44,402 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 44,319 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 44,319 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 44,243 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 44,057 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 43,647 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 43,421 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 43,421 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rearward facing arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 43,068 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 42,535 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 42,176 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 42,176 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 41,870 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 41,867 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 41,297 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 40,247 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 39,322 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 35,606 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 29,511 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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SJ58 YGL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SJ58 YGL, 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 SJ58 YGL registered?

SJ58 YGL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 September 2008.

Is SJ58 YGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ58 YGL shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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