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ET57 OLM

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

134,053 mi
Last recorded134,053 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET57 OLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 134,053 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 130,462 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 126,313 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms and components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 122,802 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 119,803 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 115,882 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 115,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 110,764 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 110,763 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear lamp full of water

Pass 17 Sep 2018 105,590 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Sep 2018 105,590 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak no damping (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak no damping (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Sep 2017 98,709 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 98,709 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 98,035 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 93,343 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 75,634 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 56,705 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

center rear brake light not working

Pass 20 Apr 2013 40,474 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 37,585 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 32,461 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 32,051 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 32,044 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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ET57 OLM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ET57 OLM, 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 ET57 OLM registered?

ET57 OLM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 February 2008.

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