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AO58 DXK

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

107,513 mi
Last recorded107,513 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 DXK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 107,513 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 107,510 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2021 91,664 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 89,117 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Fail 11 Mar 2020 89,077 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 11 Mar 2019 85,322 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 85,320 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Camber bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Unable to check spring properly.

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 81,774 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

gearbox oil leaks

o\s\r tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake pipes have been greased

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Pass 3 Apr 2017 78,238 miles

Full Under Body Panel Fitted Obscuring Some Testable Items

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x2advise replacment (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 78,197 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/40/18 (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Full Under Body Panel Fitted Obscuring Some Testable Items

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x2advise replacment (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 70,712 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 70,712 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall 235/40r18 (4.1.D.1a)

oil leak from gear box

slight corrosion to front to rear b/pipes

Pass 31 Mar 2015 64,545 miles

brake fluid low

Pass 13 Nov 2013 56,484 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 56,483 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 51,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 46,303 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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AO58 DXK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AO58 DXK, 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 AO58 DXK registered?

AO58 DXK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 September 2008.

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