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GU58 LXG

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

74,624 mi
Last recorded74,624 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 LXG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 74,624 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2025 72,262 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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 29 May 2024 70,908 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 17 May 2023 70,199 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 68,675 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 65,485 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both front wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall damaged not to cords ok at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 65,485 miles

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

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

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both front wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall damaged not to cords ok at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2018 60,348 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 58,815 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 53,549 miles

slight corrosion to brakes

Pass 4 Dec 2015 49,949 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 49,949 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2014 43,532 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wheels have damaged on inner beads

Pass 6 Dec 2013 36,455 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside headlamp not quite as bright as nearside

Fail 3 Dec 2013 36,455 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside headlamp not quite as bright as nearside

rear brake pads wearing

Pass 7 Dec 2012 28,684 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 25,032 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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GU58 LXG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GU58 LXG, 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 GU58 LXG registered?

GU58 LXG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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