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SN57 LYU

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

60,727 mi
Last recorded60,727 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN57 LYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 60,727 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 56,449 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 55,998 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 55,115 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 54,583 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp broken/due to corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 54,273 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket corroded and broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 51,893 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 50,725 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 49,383 miles

could not check some components due to plastics

Fail 20 Jun 2017 49,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

could not check some components due to plastics

Pass 5 Apr 2016 47,701 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 46,001 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 43,439 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 40,946 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2012 39,148 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2011 35,548 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 30,032 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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SN57 LYU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,498cc 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 SN57 LYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SN57 LYU registered?

SN57 LYU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 January 2008.

Is SN57 LYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN57 LYU 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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