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WJ58 OCA

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

110,750 mi
Last recorded110,750 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ58 OCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 110,750 miles

fuel pipe heavily corroded

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 99,942 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

key remote battery low--requires replacement

main fuel pipe rusty

Fail 8 Aug 2022 99,941 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to spin wheel and check brgs etc (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment 4 free play /operates 4 to 10 just made requirements (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

key remote battery low--requires replacement

main fuel pipe rusty

Pass 19 Jul 2021 91,443 miles

aircon. recharged required?

key remote inop

Fail 19 Jul 2021 91,443 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position solenoids stick open (6.2.1 (e))

aircon. recharged required?

key remote inop

Pass 10 Aug 2020 86,013 miles

key remote buttons inop / battery???

Fail 10 Aug 2020 86,013 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip beam poor quality (4.1.4 (a))

key remote buttons inop / battery???

Pass 2 Aug 2019 80,571 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 80,567 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 75,217 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 69,950 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 69,950 miles

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

Nearside front and Offside front tyre edges

Pass 14 Oct 2016 69,528 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 14 Oct 2016 69,528 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 18 Sep 2015 64,981 miles

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

both front tyres wearing slightly on inside edges

Pass 15 Oct 2014 61,152 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 52,250 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 52,250 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre tread on legal limit 1.6mm

offside rear tyre tread on legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 19 Jul 2012 33,996 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 25,424 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 25,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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WJ58 OCA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 WJ58 OCA, 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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WJ58 OCA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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