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LR58 VGU

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,913 mi
Last recorded73,913 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR58 VGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 73,913 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Apr 2026 73,913 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

headlamp lenses dirty aims weak but ok

Pass 25 Apr 2025 71,376 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f and both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both and levelers working? (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 May 2024 69,323 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f and n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear parking brake lazy

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 67,404 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f and both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 64,766 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 64,766 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 63,033 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2021 63,011 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 60,548 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 60,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear parking brake lazy

Pass 19 Mar 2019 57,369 miles

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 52,928 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside parking brake lazy

Pass 7 Mar 2017 46,419 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 41,526 miles

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

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

o/s headlamp a little dim

Pass 16 Mar 2015 37,484 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 32,881 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 30,448 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 29,212 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 27,155 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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LR58 VGU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LR58 VGU, 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 LR58 VGU registered?

LR58 VGU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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