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HJ58 VAK

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,253 mi
Last recorded112,253 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ58 VAK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 112,253 miles

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

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

rear subframe showing signs of corrosion

Pass 19 Apr 2024 111,799 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 111,797 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Front of sub frame near mounting bolt. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened N/s and o/s. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2024 111,795 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front too rear pipes at the rear of the vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn on the rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn on the rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure sliencer has snapped off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm 225/50zr16 92w (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 95,030 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 95,027 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 78,446 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 71,471 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))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 63,328 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 63,312 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Pipe cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 46,404 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Jan 2019 46,404 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 40,039 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 34,254 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 29,413 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 27,514 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 12 Jan 2015 27,514 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 25,889 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 23,748 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 20,855 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 VAK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VAK, 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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HJ58 VAK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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