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WJ58 WLV

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

76,989 mi
Last recorded76,989 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ58 WLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 76,989 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside, floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 6 May 2026 76,989 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside, floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2025 75,933 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both, Rear facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside, Floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2024 70,903 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity slightly reduced

Pass 16 May 2023 66,369 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 64,491 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 61,407 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 59,101 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 57,074 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 52,821 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 49,633 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 43,394 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 37,207 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 30,433 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 23,193 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 19,726 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 19,726 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 18,069 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 12,616 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 12,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 WLV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 WLV, 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 WLV registered?

WJ58 WLV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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