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DA57 VAY

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

64,821 mi
Last recorded64,821 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 VAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 64,821 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres are 9 years old and showing age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 63,086 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres starting to show age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear both back-box exhaust joining clamp sleeves corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2025 63,086 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres starting to show age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers not clearing the screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear both back-box exhaust joining clamp sleeves corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2024 61,478 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres starting to show age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear both back-box exhaust joining clamp sleeves corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2024 61,478 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres starting to show age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear both back-box exhaust joining clamp sleeves corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2023 59,119 miles

Rear both back-box exhaust joining clamp sleeves corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2022 56,716 miles

Rear both back-box exhaust joining clamp sleeves corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2021 54,651 miles

Rear both back-box joining clamp/sleeves corroded

Rear both tyres on approx 3mm and just starting to show age cracks and also are 7 years old

Pass 23 Apr 2020 52,877 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Fail 22 Apr 2020 52,876 miles

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

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

Rear brake pads approx 70% worn

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 2 May 2019 49,502 miles

engine covers/under-trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Fail 1 May 2019 49,502 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 45,709 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in outer sidewall but not showing cords

Pass 2 May 2017 43,406 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 40,273 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 37,345 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2014 35,155 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 32,393 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2013 32,393 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2012 27,142 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 21,238 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 21,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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DA57 VAY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DA57 VAY, 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 DA57 VAY registered?

DA57 VAY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 February 2008.

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