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HV58 VWM

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,917 mi
Last recorded98,917 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV58 VWM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 98,917 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2022 98,914 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 93,097 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 81,330 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 70,856 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit almost on wear bars in centre of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on wear bars (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit a;lmost on wear bars in centre of tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Mar 2018 70,828 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit almost on wear bars in centre of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on wear bars (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit a;lmost on wear bars in centre of tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2017 59,728 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear /at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear /at rear (3.6.B.2c)

near side front tyre worn on outer edge /tyre getting low 3mm

Fail 8 Mar 2017 59,728 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint back arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear /at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear /at rear (3.6.B.2c)

near side front tyre worn on outer edge /tyre getting low 3mm

Pass 11 Mar 2016 47,074 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 47,073 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (back. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Back. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 39,000 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 39,000 miles

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

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

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

bonnet stiff to open

Pass 24 Mar 2014 33,801 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 33,799 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 26,716 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 20,477 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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HV58 VWM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HV58 VWM, 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 HV58 VWM registered?

HV58 VWM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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