MOT Status
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91,134 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
rear suspension arms/ sub-frame
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake inoperative on one side both side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
rear suspension arms/ sub-frame
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s. (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both n/s and o/s. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s + o/s (5.1.3 (a) (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))
Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective Hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))
Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake flexis (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Brake pipe slightly corroded some (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
exhaust in poor condition
Nearside Front Inner Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush cross strut (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Inner Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush torque strut (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Inner Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush cross strut (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Inner Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush torque strut (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
center exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
seat belt anchorage casing incomplete
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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BV08 WXF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 BV08 WXF, 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 BV08 WXF registered?
BV08 WXF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 March 2008.
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