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YR58 DXH

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

76,160 mi
Last recorded76,160 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR58 DXH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 76,160 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases X PIECE CRACKED AND LEAKING (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play TRACK CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT HAS SIGNIFICANT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2025 76,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/17 91w (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases X PIECE CRACKED AND LEAKING (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play TRACK CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT HAS SIGNIFICANT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 67,922 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2024 67,922 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 60,588 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 53,522 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 48,105 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 47,700 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 47,700 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 46,640 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 41,750 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 37,661 miles

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

child seat fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2014 33,060 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 28,875 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 28,875 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 25,548 miles

osf tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 5 Sep 2011 22,683 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 DXH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DXH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR58 DXH registered?

YR58 DXH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is YR58 DXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR58 DXH shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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