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HT57 BFM

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,363 mi
Last recorded42,363 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT57 BFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 42,363 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged is detreated (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear under side of body has corrosion above center rear of propshaft

park brake squeak when operated

Fail 23 Jan 2026 42,363 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged is detreated (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear under side of body has corrosion above center rear of propshaft

park brake squeak when operated

Pass 3 Feb 2025 34,758 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 27,887 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Repairable ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth reads 3mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 27,877 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Repairable ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth reads 3mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 21,236 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 16,976 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 16,976 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 16,048 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 15,288 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 14,202 miles

Rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 26 Jan 2018 13,069 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 11,815 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 11,815 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 10,408 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 8,915 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 7,444 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 6,258 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 5,273 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 4,078 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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HT57 BFM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 HT57 BFM, 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 HT57 BFM registered?

HT57 BFM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 February 2008.

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