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WF58 HYW

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,906 mi
Last recorded53,906 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF58 HYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 53,906 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2025 53,906 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2024 51,216 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2024 51,214 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 49,537 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 43,918 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 34,930 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 32,421 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe into flexi hose borderline (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 May 2018 30,042 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 28,124 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 28,108 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm outer boot (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 May 2016 25,159 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 21,790 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 19,413 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 16,393 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 14,173 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Sep 2012 14,052 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s handbrake reading slightly low

Pass 30 Sep 2011 10,131 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 HYW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HYW, 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 HYW registered?

WF58 HYW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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