2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK 1.8L Petrol · HY58 NHX
2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 57,711 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,711 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HY58 NHX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2025
- 57,711 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HY58 NHX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes-Benz Slk (HY58 NHX) between July 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
HY58 NHX Mileage History
- 10/07/202351,657 mi
- 12/07/202351,671 mi+14 mi
- 08/07/202453,652 mi+1,981 mi
- 26/06/202557,711 mi+4,059 mi
- 26/06/202557,711 mi
Average of roughly 3,085 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz SLK (R171)
Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- M272 V6 Balance Shaft WearSerious
Early 3.0L and 3.5L V6 engines used soft metal gears on the balance shaft. The gears wear down, altering engine timing and requiring a massive engine-out repair.
- Vario-Roof Hydraulic LeaksModerate
The complex folding hardtop uses multiple hydraulic cylinders that can leak as the seals age.
- Rear Subframe Corrosion and PerforationSerious
The pressed-steel multi-link rear subframe on the R171 SLK is highly prone to severe internal corrosion, aggravated by decades of wet UK winter roads and road salt. Moisture and grime accumulate inside the hollow box sections, rusting the subframe from the inside out until structural perforation occurs around the suspension control arm mounting points. In severe cases, an arm mount shears off entirely, causing sudden dangerous rear-wheel steering and an immediate MOT failure. Mercedes-Benz UK has historically assessed replacements under goodwill on a case-by-case basis.
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