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YC58 THK

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,218 mi
Last recorded123,218 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 THK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 123,218 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2026 123,217 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 113,587 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose over diff (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose over diff (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 113,422 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 112,548 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2023 112,548 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 111,139 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 109,938 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 108,446 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 107,253 miles

Front brake pads worn

Pass 7 Aug 2018 103,575 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 97,944 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

near side front tyre has side wall damage

Pass 26 Jul 2016 86,221 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 76,254 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 65,114 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 62,335 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 62,335 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 57,969 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 41,914 miles

nearside front headlamp light output slightly dimmed

Fail 13 Dec 2011 41,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside front headlamp light output slightly dimmed

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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YC58 THK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YC58 THK, 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 YC58 THK registered?

YC58 THK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 December 2008.

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