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WF58 APK

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,871 mi
Last recorded105,871 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF58 APK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 105,871 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 May 2024 105,858 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Apr 2023 104,600 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Fail 4 Apr 2023 104,600 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Pass 7 Apr 2022 101,970 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both mains near diff' (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2022 101,921 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both mains near diff' (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 98,642 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 97,969 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 97,946 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 94,503 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 94,496 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50r16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2018 90,653 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 90,651 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 86,708 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 76,508 miles

Front Both tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-3-3 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 68,466 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 60,472 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 21 Jan 2014 45,941 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 31,465 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 31,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 17,219 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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WF58 APK 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 71.4%.

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 WF58 APK, 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 WF58 APK registered?

WF58 APK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 September 2008.

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