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AV08 RNZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

145,723 mi
Last recorded145,723 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 RNZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 145,723 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material reare sections of both front to rear steel brake pipes at flexi hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bgrake discs worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel brake pipe at flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened of subframe in mounting areas corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe in offside and nearside component mounting areas corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 141,229 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear sections of both front to rear steel brake pipes above rear subframe to rear flexi hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs worn and badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail/inner wing in front subframe prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel brake pipe to flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 134,154 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 134,058 miles

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

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 130,025 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 116,267 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 109,951 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 95,337 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 95,118 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front tyre feathered on outer shoulder

Oil leak minor ()

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2015 67,393 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 55,100 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 35,655 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Jul 2013 35,781 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Engine management light on indicating a fault

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 22,988 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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AV08 RNZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AV08 RNZ, 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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AV08 RNZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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