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EF57 VVS

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

73,976 mi
Last recorded73,976 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 VVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 73,976 miles

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Service brake and parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe and mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 68,984 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 68,984 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 63,621 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 63,542 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 58,599 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2022 58,471 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 53,781 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 47,976 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2019 43,678 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 38,437 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 38,368 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 31,478 miles

Tested when wet

Under body covers fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2016 24,888 miles

advise both front brake discs starting too corrode on inner face

Pass 31 Oct 2016 24,592 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 22,863 miles

slight exhaust leak from rear section

Pass 19 Nov 2014 21,056 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 18,361 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2013 15,468 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

flat spots on inner edge of n/s/f tyre

Pass 12 Dec 2012 14,898 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 10,693 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 4,894 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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EF57 VVS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EF57 VVS, 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 EF57 VVS registered?

EF57 VVS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 January 2008.

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