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HJ58 WSK

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,372 mi
Last recorded141,372 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ58 WSK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 141,372 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2025 141,365 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipes rear corroded excessively above subframe, rear diff and going under nearside plastic floor cover (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 132,215 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2024 132,213 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 123,496 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 115,351 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 106,068 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 96,832 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 96,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2019 95,581 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 90,845 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 86,682 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 86,519 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 71,073 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 71,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 57,242 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 44,661 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)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 32,978 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 22,393 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 21,501 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 WSK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WSK, 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 WSK registered?

HJ58 WSK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 September 2008.

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