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HV58 XLM

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,232 mi
Last recorded84,232 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2015
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV58 XLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2015 84,232 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 84,232 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 74,115 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 74,113 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 61,640 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2013 61,640 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 48,058 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 36,352 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 XLM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 XLM, 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 XLM registered?

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

Is HV58 XLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV58 XLM shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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