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PJ57 AZU

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,733 mi
Last recorded70,733 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ57 AZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 70,733 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 66,938 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at y section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2024 66,858 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at y section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 64,165 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 64,165 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 61,477 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 57,768 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively All (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 56,558 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 56,558 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 53,445 miles

All brakes discs slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 49,051 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 49,049 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 May 2017 46,822 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 May 2017 46,822 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40R17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 41,634 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre is cracked

Pass 10 Mar 2015 36,768 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 36,113 miles

Nearside rear tyre some sidewall damage

Pass 9 Oct 2012 33,902 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 30,696 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 29,266 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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PJ57 AZU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PJ57 AZU, 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 PJ57 AZU registered?

PJ57 AZU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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