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WJ58 DCU

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

96,962 mi
Last recorded96,962 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ58 DCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2023 96,962 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 83,760 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 78,591 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 75,363 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 74,276 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 72,225 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 69,577 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 2 Sep 2016 64,655 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low on inner shoulder

Pass 7 Sep 2015 58,983 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 51,928 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 45,534 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 40,976 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 40,962 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2011 26,927 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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WJ58 DCU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 WJ58 DCU, 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 WJ58 DCU registered?

WJ58 DCU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 September 2008.

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The MOT history for WJ58 DCU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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