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LT58 ECZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

102,778 mi
Last recorded102,778 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT58 ECZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 102,778 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2026 102,764 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 98,774 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 98,774 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 93,855 miles

Offside Rear parking brake lower on effort, N/S 182kg O/S 102KG.

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

Fail 26 Apr 2024 93,808 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Flex i feed pipe as marked with yellow chalk. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides flex i feed pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear parking brake lower on effort, N/S 182kg O/S 102KG.

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 89,205 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner n/s lower arm front inner bush perished

Pass 28 Feb 2022 84,106 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 81,635 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 81,130 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 81,115 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 77,304 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 77,266 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 22 Jun 2017 77,266 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Oct 2016 75,517 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 75,144 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 70,756 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 61,268 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 42,539 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 32,236 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 15,170 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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LT58 ECZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LT58 ECZ, 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 LT58 ECZ registered?

LT58 ECZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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