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LM57 OYD

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,129 mi
Last recorded93,129 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM57 OYD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 93,129 miles

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly BOTH (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 88,477 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 83,231 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 83,230 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 80,494 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 80,494 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 80,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 80,164 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 79,704 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 79,696 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

indicator switch slightly loose

Pass 11 Apr 2019 78,464 miles

Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brakes pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 76,303 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 64,965 miles

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)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 64,953 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Fail 24 Jun 2017 64,899 miles

Coil spring not correctly located Both front (2.4.C.2)

coil spring broken Both front (2.4.C.1a)

Front metal brake pipes degrading

Front to rear metal brake pipes rusted and degrading

Nearside door mirror glass broken

Nearside front tyre inner sidewall has a cut/split but not deep enough to reach the cords

Rear tyres worn to 2mm

Pass 25 Jun 2016 47,386 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 47,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 30,312 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 205,650 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jun 2014 205,650 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2013 19,951 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 12,236 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 10,345 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 10,335 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 OYD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OYD, 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 LM57 OYD registered?

LM57 OYD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 January 2008.

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