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WJ58 DTU

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

41,627 mi
Last recorded41,627 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ58 DTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 41,627 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 41,624 miles

Offside Front Coil spring missing and directional control affected (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2024 41,027 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 40,379 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2023 40,379 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2022 38,204 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 37,514 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 36,922 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 36,103 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 33,272 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 26,990 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 24,123 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 22,565 miles

3rd brake lamp warning on instrument cluster

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

high level brake lamp not working at all in boot lid

Pass 23 May 2014 21,317 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 19,320 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 17,780 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 15,566 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 DTU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DTU, 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 DTU registered?

WJ58 DTU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 September 2008.

Is WJ58 DTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ58 DTU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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