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SL58 NLX

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,566 mi
Last recorded92,566 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL58 NLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 92,566 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 92,564 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 89,536 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDE WALL SLICED (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S & N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 86,914 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 84,936 miles

Chips on windscreen

Front Wheel bearing has slight play O/S & N/S (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 83,088 miles

Chips to windscreen

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 81,745 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 78,570 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 71,762 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 65,067 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

nearside rear and nearside front tyres damaged on outer sidewalls

Fail 20 Sep 2017 65,066 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges

nearside rear and nearside front tyres damaged on outer sidewalls

Pass 21 Sep 2016 58,133 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 50,575 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 43,104 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 43,103 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 36,307 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 24,452 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 14,650 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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SL58 NLX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue 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 SL58 NLX, 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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SL58 NLX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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