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HJ58 WSX

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,457 mi
Last recorded83,457 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ58 WSX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 83,457 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jul 2026 83,444 miles

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre over ten years old

tyre over ten years old

Pass 28 Jul 2025 81,826 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 80,761 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 78,920 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 75,297 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 70,754 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 66,808 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 62,776 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 61,061 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 61,061 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 57,606 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 53,846 miles

Front both front tyre starting to perish

Pass 20 Jul 2015 50,010 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 45,703 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)

front tyres starting to perish

rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 11 Jul 2014 45,703 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

front tyres starting to perish

nail in NSF tyre

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 19 Jul 2013 41,208 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 36,476 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 32,453 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 32,453 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 WSX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc 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 WSX, 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 WSX registered?

HJ58 WSX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 September 2008.

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