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YR58 DWY

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,718 mi
Last recorded74,718 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR58 DWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 74,718 miles

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

under body covers fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2018 74,718 miles

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

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

under body covers fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2017 72,030 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under body covers fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2016 69,272 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 65,471 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 61,926 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 55,554 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 55,554 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 44,156 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 44,095 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 32,035 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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YR58 DWY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YR58 DWY, 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 YR58 DWY registered?

YR58 DWY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 September 2008.

Is YR58 DWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR58 DWY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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