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LS57 RXG

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

25,529 mi
Last recorded25,529 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS57 RXG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 25,529 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cut on outer edge 245-40-17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 24,450 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 22,825 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 21,247 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 21,233 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 19,973 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 19,295 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 19,294 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 18,660 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 16,973 miles

Nearside hand brake will require attention

Pass 13 Dec 2017 15,746 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 14,811 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 11,883 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 11,096 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 11,094 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 9,293 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 40,409 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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LS57 RXG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 LS57 RXG, 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 LS57 RXG registered?

LS57 RXG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 January 2008.

Is LS57 RXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS57 RXG shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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