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KS57 NYR

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

71,238 mi
Last recorded71,238 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS57 NYR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 71,238 miles

centre brake light not working

Pass 14 Apr 2025 114,078 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 70,250 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 69,915 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 69,317 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 68,693 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 65,323 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Cross strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 63,020 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 63,017 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 60,341 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 57,315 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 54,364 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 51,030 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 38,646 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 23,749 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 15,214 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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KS57 NYR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 KS57 NYR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KS57 NYR registered?

KS57 NYR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 January 2008.

Is KS57 NYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS57 NYR shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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