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KS57 WBF

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

164,182 mi
Last recorded164,182 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS57 WBF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 164,182 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 161,606 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Nearside and offside close to differential unit (6.1.2 (a))

Surface corrosion to rear floor area

Underside corrosion to suspension components

Pass 10 May 2023 160,249 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 153,871 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 144,123 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 144,123 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2020 136,253 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Mountings at rear corroded and dettached (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 125,554 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AT WELD ON Y SECTION (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective BOTH ON Y SECTION (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect LIMITED DAMPING EFFECT (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive OF ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 114,228 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 104,494 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 104,494 miles

Offside Front Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 94,982 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front inner brake pads appear to be getting low.

Fail 8 Jul 2016 94,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre wearing heavy on inner edge.

both front inner brake pads appear to be getting low.

Pass 8 Jul 2015 85,253 miles

both front tyres- wear to inner edge.

exhaust- deterioration to both center/rear hanger brackets.

Pass 14 Jul 2014 72,601 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 71,784 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 65,008 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 54,004 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 24 Jan 2011 42,844 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 WBF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WBF, 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 KS57 WBF registered?

KS57 WBF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 February 2008.

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The MOT history for KS57 WBF shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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