CarVerify

Free Car Check

AY57 LCN

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

118,192 mi
Last recorded118,192 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY57 LCN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 118,192 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2025 118,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 116,227 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust clamp cracked

Pass 20 Jan 2024 116,178 miles

Nearside Front wing damaged

Nearside centre exhaust clamp cracked

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track control arm balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel line corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2024 116,178 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wing damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside centre exhaust clamp cracked

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track control arm balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

fuel line corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2023 113,473 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 110,185 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 106,813 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 103,089 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2019 103,089 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 95,528 miles

both front brake discs are showing signs of wear

Fail 23 Mar 2018 95,528 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front brake discs are showing signs of wear

Pass 5 Apr 2017 79,434 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 79,029 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 64,954 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 54,268 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 49,005 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 47,225 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 36,115 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 21,275 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 15,105 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
Full Mercedes-benz Slk reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AY57 LCN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc 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 AY57 LCN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AY57 LCN?

You can check the full history of AY57 LCN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AY57 LCN registered?

AY57 LCN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 January 2008.

Is AY57 LCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY57 LCN shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY57 LCN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AY57 LCN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.