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NB57 EYA

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,908 mi
Last recorded65,908 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNB57 EYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2025 65,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 65,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 65,871 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 50,472 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2022 50,472 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 43,282 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 41,194 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 41,188 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 38,242 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 38,242 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 27,227 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 14,201 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 13,773 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 13,106 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 12,442 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 11,720 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 11,708 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 11,098 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 10,278 miles

Rear tyres low on tread - 3mm (limit 1.6mm)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 8,720 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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NB57 EYA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NB57 EYA, 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 NB57 EYA registered?

NB57 EYA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 February 2008.

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