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FJ58 VLS

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

107,116 mi
Last recorded107,116 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ58 VLS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 107,116 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 100,703 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 93,007 miles

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

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

parking brake performance limits only just met

Pass 16 Jun 2017 87,611 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 87,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 82,600 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2016 82,600 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 78,129 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 68,949 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 68,949 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 58,464 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 47,662 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 36,952 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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FJ58 VLS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FJ58 VLS, 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 FJ58 VLS registered?

FJ58 VLS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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