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DE57 ZGD

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,989 mi
Last recorded50,989 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE57 ZGD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 27 May 2026 50,989 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 50,739 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 80,354 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1-2000 max (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 49,424 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 48,721 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 47,916 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 47,097 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 44,719 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 42,894 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 39,898 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 36,319 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 33,305 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 29,935 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 27,028 miles

Advise: Both sides front tyres have inner edge wear

Pass 24 Aug 2011 22,663 miles

Advise: Both front tyres showing signs of inner edge tyre wear

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 18,836 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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DE57 ZGD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DE57 ZGD, 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 DE57 ZGD registered?

DE57 ZGD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 January 2008.

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