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EX58 VJN

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

99,294 mi
Last recorded99,294 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX58 VJN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 99,294 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 May 2026 99,239 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 94,811 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2024 89,548 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2023 86,112 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 83,125 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 82,885 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 82,803 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 82,482 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 82,482 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2018 82,144 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 74,034 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs slightly worn (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear both rear tyres worn on inner edges

plastic covers over outer sills

Pass 22 Jul 2016 68,017 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 61,382 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 55,152 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre low on inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2013 47,426 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 47,426 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Cracks are forming on the nearside rear tyre

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Sep 2012 39,304 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 28,803 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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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EX58 VJN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EX58 VJN, 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 EX58 VJN registered?

EX58 VJN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 September 2008.

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