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LM57 YWA

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

57,365 mi
Last recorded57,365 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM57 YWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 57,365 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 56,214 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 54,736 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 52,986 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 51,577 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 49,999 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 49,998 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 48,228 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 46,117 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 43,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/4/3 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/4/4 mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers, sill covers and under trays fitted.

Pass 27 Jan 2017 39,188 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 35,387 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 31,743 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 28,911 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 23,114 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 18,279 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 13,733 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 YWA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LM57 YWA, 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 YWA registered?

LM57 YWA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 February 2008.

Is LM57 YWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM57 YWA shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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