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KW57 GTY

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,604 mi
Last recorded65,604 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW57 GTY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2016 65,604 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 65,604 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 61,901 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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Pass 9 Jan 2015 56,870 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight damage near side rear tyre sidewall

Pass 27 Jan 2014 48,907 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

slight damage n/s/f/tyre sidewall

Pass 21 Jan 2013 37,405 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 37,370 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 28,059 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 25,080 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edges.

Front brake discs poor condition and worn.

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 GTY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 KW57 GTY, 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 GTY registered?

KW57 GTY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 February 2008.

Is KW57 GTY safe to buy?

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