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LT58 EFA

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,682 mi
Last recorded73,682 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT58 EFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 73,682 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 68,382 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 66,034 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 66,034 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 62,830 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 58,886 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 58,886 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced wing mirror (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 55,376 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 49,982 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 45,497 miles

front brake pads getting low/discs lipped

Pass 7 Apr 2017 41,989 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 39,625 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 36,505 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 32,391 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2013 27,524 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 22,735 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)

recommend the rear tyres are renewed

Pass 1 Sep 2011 13,721 miles

nearside door mirror indicator is faulty

Fail 1 Sep 2011 13,721 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

nearside door mirror indicator is faulty

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 EFA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 LT58 EFA, 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 EFA registered?

LT58 EFA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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