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YD58 VLM

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,084 mi
Last recorded56,084 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD58 VLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 56,084 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 51,393 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 48,651 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 48,644 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 45,680 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin possible calliper seized (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 42,709 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 40,956 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 30,622 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 30,613 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 23,396 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 22,462 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 22,459 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 20,948 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

covers under car

Pass 14 Oct 2015 18,555 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 14 Oct 2014 16,435 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 15,033 miles

Offside headlamp light output reduced but not severely

Pass 20 Aug 2012 14,163 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2011 11,684 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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YD58 VLM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YD58 VLM, 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 YD58 VLM registered?

YD58 VLM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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The MOT history for YD58 VLM shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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