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SN58 KXC

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

34,573 mi
Last recorded34,573 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN58 KXC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 34,573 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 32,548 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 32,545 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 30,586 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 30,194 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 30,193 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 29,013 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 28,453 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 28,093 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion on brake line around brake union for flexible hose to caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion on brake line around brake union for flexible hose to caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear sub-frame has slight corrosion around suspension arm mount brackets. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 28,093 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion on brake line around brake union for flexible hose to caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion on brake line around brake union for flexible hose to caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear sub-frame has slight corrosion around suspension arm mount brackets. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 27,367 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 25,680 miles

front cross strut bushes perished

Fail 30 Jan 2018 25,680 miles

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

front cross strut bushes perished

Pass 25 Jan 2017 24,121 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 24,121 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 21,989 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 20,164 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2014 17,405 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

REAR TYRES SPLIT BUT NOT EXPOSING CORDS.

Pass 21 Jan 2014 17,405 miles

REAR TYRES SPLIT BUT NOT EXPOSING CORDS.

Pass 22 Jan 2013 14,711 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre starting to split round inner wall

offside front tyre starting to split round inner wall

offside rear tyre starting to split round inner wall

Pass 31 Jan 2012 11,038 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 10,858 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 10,858 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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SN58 KXC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SN58 KXC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SN58 KXC registered?

SN58 KXC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 September 2008.

Is SN58 KXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN58 KXC shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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