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GL57 SXC

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,800 mi
Last recorded74,800 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 SXC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 74,800 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Nov 2024 68,765 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 68,764 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn torque arm bush collapse oil leaked out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn torque arm bush collapsed oil leaked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 63,030 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 56,566 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 56,566 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 51,101 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded on inner surfaces/advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 49,971 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 48,472 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 47,128 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 45,827 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 43,164 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement camber (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement camber (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 40,896 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp taped up

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 35,010 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 35,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 29,114 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 22,782 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 16,612 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 16,606 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 10,658 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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GL57 SXC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GL57 SXC, 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 GL57 SXC registered?

GL57 SXC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 January 2008.

Is GL57 SXC safe to buy?

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