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YK58 XJW

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

60,786 mi
Last recorded60,786 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK58 XJW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 60,786 miles

All brake discs slightly corroded

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

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

Fail 17 May 2024 60,785 miles

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

All brake discs slightly corroded

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 53,988 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 46,059 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 46,059 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 38,854 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 33,485 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 32,476 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 32,475 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 29,157 miles

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2016 27,439 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Aug 2015 24,578 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Aug 2014 21,017 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2013 17,148 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2012 12,414 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Aug 2011 10,014 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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YK58 XJW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YK58 XJW, 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 YK58 XJW registered?

YK58 XJW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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The MOT history for YK58 XJW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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