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SP58 AGY

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

82,523 mi
Last recorded82,523 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP58 AGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 82,523 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At rear centre section at offside pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Lower inner quarter corroded

Offside Rear Lower inner quarter corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2026 82,522 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At rear centre section at offside pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Lower inner quarter corroded

Offside Rear Lower inner quarter corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2025 80,744 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 78,800 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 76,441 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 72,247 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 71,271 miles

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

o/s and n/s rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2021 71,271 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 69,925 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 69,925 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 68,889 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 65,072 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 65,072 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 61,001 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 1 Dec 2016 55,075 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 49,518 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 44,791 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 37,996 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2012 32,602 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 32,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2011 25,712 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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SP58 AGY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SP58 AGY, 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 SP58 AGY registered?

SP58 AGY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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