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LR58 VHX

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

85,581 mi
Last recorded85,581 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 85,581 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2025 85,479 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 74,151 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 73,728 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side Very low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 68,558 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 68,465 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 68,464 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 60,342 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2021 60,342 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 56,622 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 53,324 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 53,320 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2018 49,121 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Sep 2018 49,121 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2017 45,393 miles

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2016 43,977 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 43,899 miles

Both front tyres are wearing along their inside edges

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Dim (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 36,547 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 34,567 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 33,321 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 29,863 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 27,595 miles

unable to examine front to rear brake pipes, hidden by plastic under tray.

Pass 2 Aug 2011 23,928 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 VHX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LR58 VHX, 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 VHX registered?

LR58 VHX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is LR58 VHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR58 VHX shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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