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LR58 VGY

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

70,623 mi
Last recorded70,623 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR58 VGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 70,623 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Chips in windscreen

Pass 14 Nov 2024 64,826 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 64,826 miles

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

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

Rear Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 57,704 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 50,940 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 48,074 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2021 48,073 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 45,957 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 44,919 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 40,256 miles

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 1 Dec 2017 31,350 miles

n/s/r tyre has slight damage to sidewall

Pass 6 Dec 2016 22,650 miles

under covers

Pass 7 Dec 2015 16,159 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 14,395 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 13,721 miles

N/S/R tyre getting low

Pass 19 Sep 2013 13,039 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Sep 2012 12,309 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 11,145 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 11,145 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 VGY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VGY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR58 VGY registered?

LR58 VGY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 September 2008.

Is LR58 VGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR58 VGY shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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