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WP57 OTS

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

67,195 mi
Last recorded67,195 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP57 OTS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 67,195 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 64,899 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 64,896 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak And Negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 62,451 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2024 62,451 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 61,837 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 60,992 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 60,992 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2021 60,097 miles

Full under trays fitted

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

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

Pass 13 May 2020 59,368 miles

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

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

Various protective covers fitted

Fail 6 May 2020 59,351 miles

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

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

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

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

Various protective covers fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2019 57,212 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 52,821 miles

Front brake pads getting low (inner)

Ns front lower suspention arm ball joint dust cover slight damage

OS front parking light in operative

Pass 7 Mar 2017 46,754 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 44,498 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 10 Mar 2016 44,498 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 29 Jan 2015 43,006 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jan 2015 43,006 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2014 40,668 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2013 39,729 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 38,737 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 38,737 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 32,924 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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WP57 OTS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WP57 OTS, 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 WP57 OTS registered?

WP57 OTS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 February 2008.

Is WP57 OTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP57 OTS shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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