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LC58 DZE

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

130,454 mi
Last recorded130,454 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC58 DZE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 130,454 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2025 124,320 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 30 Aug 2025 124,320 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 25 Oct 2024 121,107 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

​​Engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 14 Aug 2021 120,332 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 118,478 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both. cracking to tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both . 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 118,478 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both. cracking to tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both . 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 111,372 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2019 111,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested due to bulb innoperative (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases sleave joint broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Aug 2018 103,120 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 93,851 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 93,749 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases split pipe holed (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm + inner edge void of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Aug 2016 86,351 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 86,290 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 78,778 miles

Front tyres inner edges void of tread

Pass 23 Aug 2014 64,877 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2014 64,877 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 47,301 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 44,220 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 37,724 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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LC58 DZE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LC58 DZE, 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 LC58 DZE registered?

LC58 DZE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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