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LM57 DCE

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,929 mi
Last recorded102,929 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM57 DCE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 102,929 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 102,929 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 81,406 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 79,202 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2018 79,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 75,219 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both front wheel bearings have slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Jul 2017 75,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords has cut inner sidewall and worn inner edge (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords has cut inner sidewall and worn inner edge (4.1.D.1a)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both front wheel bearings have slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 May 2016 68,785 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 66,717 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on edge and cut inner side wall 225 40r18

Fail 11 Jul 2015 66,704 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on edge and cut inner side wall 225 40r18

Pass 8 Jul 2014 63,420 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 61,638 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in n/s/f tyre inner sidewall but not showing ply or cords

Pass 7 May 2013 50,707 miles

Centre front exhaust mounting brackets deteriorating

Centre rear exhaust mounting supporting bracket broken

Cut to offside rear tyre tread

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

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

Slight cracking to both rear tyre outer walls

Slight damage to nearside side repeater lense

Fail 7 May 2013 50,707 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Centre front exhaust mounting brackets deteriorating

Centre rear exhaust mounting supporting bracket broken

Cut to offside rear tyre tread

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Slight cracking to both rear tyre outer walls

Slight damage to nearside side repeater lense

Pass 5 Apr 2012 47,338 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 43,294 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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LM57 DCE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LM57 DCE, 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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LM57 DCE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 January 2008.

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