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HT57 BKE

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,297 mi
Last recorded69,297 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT57 BKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 69,297 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 63,307 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

nearside rear tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 6 May 2022 58,918 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 May 2022 58,918 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2021 56,619 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play The rearward lower arm on the front suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The bush in the bottom of the hub! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced OS stop lamp dimmer than NS (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2021 56,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working Intermittently flicker on/off and are dim (have to be switched off/on to reset) (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working Intermittently flicker on/off and are dim (have to be switched off/on to reset) (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play The rearward lower arm on the front suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The bush in the bottom of the hub! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced OS stop lamp dimmer than NS (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2020 52,652 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 50,983 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 47,808 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 47,087 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 47,034 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 45,582 miles

both front 4mm tyres perishing

both rear 4-5mm tyres perishing heavily, advise change

visual check of seat belt with childseat

Pass 16 Jun 2015 44,681 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2014 42,948 miles

Nail in n/s/f tyre.

O/S/R tyre perishing.

Pass 25 Jun 2013 39,112 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 39,112 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 30,059 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 22,187 miles

both nearside and offside front tyres worn on the inner edges NOT exposing cords

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 BKE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BKE, 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 BKE registered?

HT57 BKE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 January 2008.

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