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NM57 BWB

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,489 mi
Last recorded104,489 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM57 BWB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 104,489 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 102,520 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 100,673 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2023 100,673 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 97,984 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 95,935 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 94,281 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 92,320 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 89,868 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2018 89,868 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded AND OFFSIDE FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 87,984 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 81,704 miles

both front brake pipes corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Feb 2017 81,696 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint furthest rear - boot split also (2.4.G.2)

both front brake pipes corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2016 72,180 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket snapped off

engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 12 Feb 2016 72,081 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket snapped off

engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 10 Feb 2015 59,164 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre showing signs of heavy wear to inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2014 44,548 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 35,535 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 27,729 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 20,115 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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NM57 BWB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NM57 BWB, 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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NM57 BWB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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