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LS58 CAX

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

84,166 mi
Last recorded84,166 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS58 CAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 84,166 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 81,900 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 81,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 78,577 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 75,246 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 71,529 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 71,444 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 68,069 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2021 68,067 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 65,799 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 62,751 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 61,692 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 60,840 miles

Nearside Front Going bald on inner shoulder

Offside Front Brake fluctuates more than left

Offside Rear indicator discoloured

Pass 5 Jul 2016 59,623 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 59,237 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre inner edge worn

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 50,359 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 50,359 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 42,574 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise front exhust bracket brokon but system is sucure

Pass 14 Jun 2013 33,778 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s headlamp dim

o/s/r tyre cut in tread

Fail 14 Jun 2013 33,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s headlamp dim

o/s/r tyre cut in tread

Pass 18 Jun 2012 25,842 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s dipped beam dim

Pass 29 Jun 2011 17,075 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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LS58 CAX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LS58 CAX, 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 LS58 CAX registered?

LS58 CAX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 September 2008.

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