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EC57 SJC

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

73,052 mi
Last recorded73,052 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEC57 SJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 73,052 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 69,874 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 65,866 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 65,866 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2023 62,495 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2022 55,832 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 50,168 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 48,532 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 44,788 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2018 39,532 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 39,188 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 34,003 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 34,003 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 29,825 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 26,332 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 23,111 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 20,330 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 16,671 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 12,052 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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EC57 SJC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 EC57 SJC, 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 EC57 SJC registered?

EC57 SJC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 February 2008.

Is EC57 SJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EC57 SJC shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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