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HJ58 YGA

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

65,803 mi
Last recorded65,803 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 65,803 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 64,916 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 64,287 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 63,231 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 62,133 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 62,122 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 60,659 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 56,716 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 54,086 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 51,820 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 48,865 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe back section (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 43,176 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2014 35,126 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 31,574 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 25,074 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 18,468 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)

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 YGA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YGA, 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 YGA registered?

HJ58 YGA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 September 2008.

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The MOT history for HJ58 YGA shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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