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VE58 XAW

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

89,543 mi
Last recorded89,543 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE58 XAW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 89,543 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 83,892 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 83,892 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2024 79,193 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front torque arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 May 2024 79,193 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front torque arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2023 74,914 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both torque arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2022 71,086 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 59,927 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 57,705 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 57,652 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 57,652 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2019 54,997 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 54,986 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 50,563 miles

Front Unable to get a good view of front brake pads. advise the wheels are removed for a full inspection.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 May 2017 45,218 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 May 2016 39,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

unable to see front brake pads

Fail 16 May 2016 39,143 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

unable to see front brake pads

Pass 22 May 2015 31,779 miles

Front pads getting low

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 29,752 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 25,658 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 25,658 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 22,697 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 18,480 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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VE58 XAW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VE58 XAW, 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 VE58 XAW registered?

VE58 XAW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 October 2008.

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