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DS57 CYU

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,492 mi
Last recorded71,492 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 CYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 8 May 2026 71,492 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 71,323 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 71,288 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 71,214 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 71,038 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 70,949 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 70,871 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 70,643 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 70,357 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 65,017 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 43,184 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 33,517 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 28,923 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 24,906 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jan 2011 20,064 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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DS57 CYU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 DS57 CYU, 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 DS57 CYU registered?

DS57 CYU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 January 2008.

Is DS57 CYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS57 CYU shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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