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FV57 GYU

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

83,431 mi
Last recorded83,431 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 GYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 83,431 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear disc's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front sub-frame strengthening bars excessively corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 80,040 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

slight brake noise when applied rear

Pass 7 Aug 2024 76,740 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 76,740 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 72,840 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 72,839 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 71,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 108,972 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 63,506 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre close to wear bars

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

outer sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2020 61,802 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 61,802 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 58,806 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 55,348 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 52,868 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 52,868 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 51,775 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2015 50,467 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 48,504 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 45,546 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 33,790 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 25,136 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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FV57 GYU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FV57 GYU, 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 FV57 GYU registered?

FV57 GYU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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