MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,828 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
under shields + engine covers fitted at the time of test.
advise slight oil leak
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
under sheilds + engine covers fitted.
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
n/s front tyre cracking.
under sheilds + engine covers fitted.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
UNDER SHEILDS + ENGINE COVERS FITTED.
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
UNDER SHEILDS + ENGINE COVERS FITTED.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
oil leak
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
oil leak
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?
Based on 1,335,553 MOT tests across 81,472 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BJ08 ULB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 BJ08 ULB, 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 BJ08 ULB registered?
BJ08 ULB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 May 2008.
Is BJ08 ULB safe to buy?
The MOT history for BJ08 ULB shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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