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LG58 EFM

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

91,359 mi
Last recorded91,359 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG58 EFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 91,359 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 84,845 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 79,284 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 77,434 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 74,529 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 73,493 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 71,506 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 71,360 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 69,046 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 69,046 miles

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

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

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 25 Sep 2017 63,932 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Sep 2016 58,561 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 52,019 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 47,439 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 47,433 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 42,410 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 38,197 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 34,411 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 32,407 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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LG58 EFM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 LG58 EFM, 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 LG58 EFM registered?

LG58 EFM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 September 2008.

Is LG58 EFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG58 EFM shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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