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DG58 JHJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

122,670 mi
Last recorded122,670 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG58 JHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 122,670 miles

Minor stone chip on windscreen

Pass 4 Jul 2022 112,021 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 102,308 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 94,908 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2019 84,336 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 84,336 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear section from where it joins the middle section blowing from welded seems. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 73,370 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 57,993 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 57,277 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 60,348 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 55,685 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 53,153 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 48,367 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2012 42,913 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 36,677 miles

Nearside 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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DG58 JHJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 DG58 JHJ, 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 DG58 JHJ registered?

DG58 JHJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 3 September 2008.

Is DG58 JHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG58 JHJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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