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LG58 BPV

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

27,131 mi
Last recorded27,131 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG58 BPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 27,131 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre screw ()

Offside headlamp has a broken support bracket

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2/3 worn approx. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

both headlamp lens' and beam images are slightly deteriorated

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 14 Oct 2025 27,127 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced mirror lamp/LED (4.4.3 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre screw ()

Offside headlamp has a broken support bracket

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2/3 worn approx. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

both headlamp lens' and beam images are slightly deteriorated

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Oct 2024 26,935 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2/3 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Oct 2023 26,531 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Oct 2022 26,218 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section where the exhaust splits into two (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face is rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 12 Oct 2022 26,204 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside has the lower reading (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge/shoulder is cracked/split and the cords are visible (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section where the exhaust splits into two (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge/shoulder is perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face is rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Oct 2021 25,764 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer shoulder is perished & cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2/3 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Oct 2020 25,252 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Oct 2019 24,448 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Oct 2018 23,048 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Oct 2017 22,230 miles

front brake discs are worn/lipped

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 23 Oct 2017 22,230 miles

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

front brake discs are worn/lipped

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Sep 2016 20,395 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 18,986 miles

Nearside Front tyre is splitting/cracking on the inner face, no cords showing

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 17,658 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 17,659 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 15,667 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 15,667 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

offside front tyre heavly wearing on inner edge and tyre cracking/splitting advice change

Pass 20 Aug 2012 13,742 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center stop lamp not working

Fail 20 Aug 2012 13,742 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center stop lamp not working

Pass 31 Aug 2011 10,803 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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LG58 BPV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 LG58 BPV, 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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LG58 BPV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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