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KW57 GWP

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,702 mi
Last recorded137,702 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW57 GWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 137,702 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 135,152 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective both hanging/mounting pegs missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 135,152 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective both hanging/mounting pegs missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 133,676 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust support/mounting pegs missing x2

Fail 14 Aug 2018 133,676 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded exiting plastic under shield (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe above differential (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust support/mounting pegs missing x2

Pass 8 Aug 2017 130,844 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear exhaust mounting pegs missing by rear axle

Fail 4 Aug 2017 130,844 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear exhaust mounting pegs missing by rear axle

Pass 4 Aug 2016 124,076 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear parking brake has reduced performance

exhaust centre pipe mounting bracket's corroded off pipe by rear axle

Fail 3 Aug 2016 124,076 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear parking brake has reduced performance

exhaust centre pipe mounting bracket's corroded off pipe by rear axle

Pass 24 Jul 2015 111,708 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear exhaust hanging bracket detached by diff

Fail 22 Jul 2015 111,708 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear exhaust hanging bracket detached by diff

Pass 25 Jul 2014 104,820 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 16 Jul 2013 94,933 miles

MINOR CUT TO OUTER SIDEWALL BUT NOT TO CORDS

Pass 15 Aug 2012 82,802 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 58,448 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 GWP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GWP, 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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KW57 GWP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 February 2008.

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