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GB57 LFC

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

89,093 mi
Last recorded89,093 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGB57 LFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 89,093 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 88,344 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 86,616 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 81,704 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 76,977 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 76,976 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 76,231 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 74,467 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 74,467 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 72,270 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 70,188 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 67,806 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 64,502 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 64,502 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint outer joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 60,953 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 60,953 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 59,521 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 57,775 miles

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 15 Mar 2012 43,014 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 31,687 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 25 Aug 2010 23,142 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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GB57 LFC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc 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 GB57 LFC, 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 GB57 LFC registered?

GB57 LFC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is GB57 LFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GB57 LFC shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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