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ES57 JMS

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

61,895 mi
Last recorded61,895 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationES57 JMS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 61,895 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 69,710 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 57,271 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 57,271 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 52,424 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 47,023 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 41,763 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 41,755 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 30,959 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 23,334 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 19,171 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 19,165 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 16,806 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 15,023 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 13,833 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 10,703 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

all four tyres beginning to perish

o/s/r tyre tread at 3mm

Pass 21 Mar 2013 8,036 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 5,930 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 4,523 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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ES57 JMS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc 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 ES57 JMS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ES57 JMS?

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What year was ES57 JMS registered?

ES57 JMS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 February 2008.

Is ES57 JMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for ES57 JMS 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.

Does ES57 JMS have outstanding finance?

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