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VK58 FXG

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

25,698 mi
Last recorded25,698 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2013
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK58 FXG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2013 25,698 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2012 23,717 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 23,717 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 20,019 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 20,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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VK58 FXG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VK58 FXG, 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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How do I check the history of VK58 FXG?

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What year was VK58 FXG registered?

VK58 FXG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is VK58 FXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK58 FXG shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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