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537 AWK

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

56,701 mi
Last recorded56,701 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration537 AWK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 56,701 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Park brake poor

Fail 1 Oct 2020 56,699 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Park brake poor

Pass 16 Apr 2019 50,697 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 47,540 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 43,252 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 19 May 2016 41,921 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 36,056 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 28,223 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2013 21,623 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 14,380 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2011 9,977 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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537 AWK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 537 AWK, 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 537 AWK registered?

537 AWK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 May 2008.

Is 537 AWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 537 AWK shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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