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ST58 FFF

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

85,094 mi
Last recorded85,094 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST58 FFF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 85,094 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 85,094 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2025 73,162 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 70,443 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 67,328 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 67,326 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 64,693 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 64,673 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 61,001 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 56,865 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 56,861 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn LOWER SUSPENSION ARM INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 53,011 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE SLIGHTLY CORRODED. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2019 52,932 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE SLIGHTLY CORRODED. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN TO REAR, ABOVE UNDERTRAY CORRODED. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN TO REAR, ABOVE UNDERTRAY, AT N/S CORRODED. (1.1.11 (c))

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

PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY VERY LOW @17%.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Nov 2018 49,370 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 45,873 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 42,135 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 38,608 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 34,213 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 31,346 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 27,781 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 24,713 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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ST58 FFF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 ST58 FFF, 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 ST58 FFF registered?

ST58 FFF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 September 2008.

Is ST58 FFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST58 FFF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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