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HJ58 JVN

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

81,860 mi
Last recorded81,860 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ58 JVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 81,860 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2025 72,782 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

hand brake just passed at 17%

shields

Pass 29 Aug 2024 70,884 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

shields

Pass 1 Sep 2023 67,583 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

shields fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2022 65,539 miles

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

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

Shields and covers fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2021 62,520 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 60,901 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 57,646 miles

Nearside Front jacking point missing

Fail 2 Sep 2019 57,646 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front jacking point missing

Pass 3 Sep 2018 53,853 miles

rear brake pads down to about 1000 miles

Pass 25 Aug 2017 49,911 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 45,528 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 45,528 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 42,089 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 38,915 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 35,582 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 32,048 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 25,637 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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HJ58 JVN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 HJ58 JVN, 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 HJ58 JVN registered?

HJ58 JVN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 3 September 2008.

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The MOT history for HJ58 JVN shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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