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HJ58 JWE

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,819 mi
Last recorded120,819 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ58 JWE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 120,819 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 108,348 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 103,080 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 99,716 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2017 99,715 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear tyre split around the inner sidewall (but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords)

Pass 27 Sep 2016
Pass 16 Jun 2015 90,343 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 61,938 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 61,938 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 3 Oct 2011 42,265 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 42,265 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 JWE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 HJ58 JWE, 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 JWE registered?

HJ58 JWE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 6 October 2008.

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