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LS58 LXL

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,100 mi
Last recorded72,100 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS58 LXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 72,100 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 67,558 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 64,309 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2024 64,307 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Rear Service brake grabbing severely rear discs w (1.2.1 (c))

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

Nearside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 60,766 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 58,017 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working center stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 54,158 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

handbrake passed test with 16 percent effciency

Fail 9 Apr 2021 54,157 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

handbrake passed test with 16 percent effciency

Pass 17 Apr 2020 50,561 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 46,445 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 42,837 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 38,464 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 37,147 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2016 37,147 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 31,687 miles

both rear tyres on 3ml 225/50 r16

Pass 10 Sep 2014 27,169 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2013 21,491 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2013 21,491 miles

Offside Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 13,422 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 12,263 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 LXL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LS58 LXL, 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 LXL registered?

LS58 LXL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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