MOT Status
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76,702 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine cover undertray fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine cover undertray fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
high level stop lamp not working
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Under tray fitted
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Under tray fitted
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Under tray fitted
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear suspension components slightly corroded
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear suspension components corroded
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Front suspension components corroded
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Underside of vehicle at rear corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
PAS cap MISSING!
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
h/brake poor
both front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
slight scraping noise heard offside rear wheel
both rear tyres are on 2mm
rear discs are slightly corroded
Slight play in offside front wheel bearing.
rear exhaust support bar very rusty
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both front tyres below limit on outer edge.
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Top MOT Failure Points
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C9 SUT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 C9 SUT, 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 C9 SUT registered?
C9 SUT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 May 2008.
Is C9 SUT safe to buy?
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