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KW57 APF

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

50,774 mi
Last recorded50,774 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW57 APF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 50,774 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 46,263 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2024 43,738 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2023 42,756 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2022 40,937 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 40,929 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Offside front, rear lower wishbone ball joint worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 38,752 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 38,265 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 38,264 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 36,841 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2019 36,841 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 33,307 miles

offside rear tyre on approx 3.5mm

Pass 4 Nov 2017 27,347 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 23,538 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 22,494 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 21,903 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 19,065 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 17,544 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 16,577 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 14,479 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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KW57 APF 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 85%.

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 KW57 APF, 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 KW57 APF registered?

KW57 APF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 February 2008.

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