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LS58 DCU

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

111,670 mi
Last recorded111,670 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 111,670 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 97,630 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2025 97,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2024 75,555 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 74,962 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both N/S and O/S Furthest Forward (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both N/S and O/S 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Gearbox Sump Corroded

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Furthest Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both N/S and O/S 225 50 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 74,962 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both N/S and O/S Furthest Forward (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both N/S and O/S 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Gearbox Sump Corroded

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Furthest Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both N/S and O/S 225 50 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 67,091 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre worn close to wear bands 205-55-16

Rear o/s and n/s driveshafts slightly corroded

gear box sump pan corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2021 67,091 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn close to wear bands 205-55-16

Rear o/s and n/s driveshafts slightly corroded

gear box sump pan corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2020 60,027 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 60,027 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2018 49,333 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 49,333 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 43,104 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 57,442 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 37,423 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 37,423 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front headlamp dip beams have reduced light output

Pass 28 Aug 2015 32,018 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt font most arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt font most arm (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres low and cracking on inner edges

Pass 22 Aug 2014 25,462 miles

front tyres cracked and wearing on inner edges

Fail 22 Aug 2014 25,462 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front tyres cracked and wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Aug 2013 17,815 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 11,618 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 4,827 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 DCU 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 63.6%.

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 LS58 DCU, 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 DCU registered?

LS58 DCU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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