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BJ58 VZR

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,304 mi
Last recorded93,304 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 VZR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 93,304 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 90,484 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 90,340 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main feeds over rear subframe going to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

brake pad warning light on(sensor missing,o/s/f

Pass 31 Oct 2023 86,804 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 83,818 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 79,251 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 79,251 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 75,534 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear dif (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 70,479 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 64,727 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 64,708 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 58,252 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 58,252 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Back one (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside front tyre deteriorating

Pass 5 Oct 2016 49,149 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 49,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 36,066 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 33,710 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 30,179 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 22,106 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 22,106 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front tyre worn on very inner edge of tread and splitting on inner sidewall, no cords

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 13,691 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BJ58 VZR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BJ58 VZR, 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 BJ58 VZR registered?

BJ58 VZR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 November 2008.

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