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FM57 NHF

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

52,260 mi
Last recorded52,260 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 NHF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 52,260 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four brake discs rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively all four slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 52,260 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four brake discs rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively all four slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 52,234 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 52,094 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 51,176 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 50,960 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 50,923 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 50,664 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 50,344 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 49,671 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 47,572 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 47,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 44,718 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 44,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 42,666 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 41,323 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres splitting on sidewalls

Pass 27 Apr 2012 37,731 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2012 35,306 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 26,645 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre cut outerwall not exsposing cords/ply

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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FM57 NHF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 5,439cc 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 FM57 NHF, 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 FM57 NHF registered?

FM57 NHF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 January 2008.

Is FM57 NHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM57 NHF 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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