2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK 3.0L Petrol · WU58 PZM
2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK (3.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 92,200 miles. MOT expired on 03 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,200 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WU58 PZM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/11/2025
- 92,200 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WU58 PZM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes-Benz Slk (WU58 PZM) between October 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
WU58 PZM Mileage History
- 26/10/202379,639 mi
- 28/10/202487,108 mi+7,469 mi
- 28/10/202487,108 mi
- 03/11/202592,200 mi+5,092 mi
- 04/11/202592,200 mi
Average of roughly 6,200 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171)
Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- M272 V6 Balance Shaft WearSerious
Early 3.0L and 3.5L V6 engines used soft metal gears on the balance shaft. The gears wear down, altering engine timing and requiring a massive engine-out repair.
- Vario-Roof Hydraulic LeaksModerate
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- Rear Subframe Corrosion and PerforationSerious
The pressed-steel multi-link rear subframe on the R171 SLK is highly prone to severe internal corrosion, aggravated by decades of wet UK winter roads and road salt. Moisture and grime accumulate inside the hollow box sections, rusting the subframe from the inside out until structural perforation occurs around the suspension control arm mounting points. In severe cases, an arm mount shears off entirely, causing sudden dangerous rear-wheel steering and an immediate MOT failure. Mercedes-Benz UK has historically assessed replacements under goodwill on a case-by-case basis.
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