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D18 AVY

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

133,106 mi
Last recorded133,106 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD18 AVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 133,106 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 130,111 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 130,111 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 127,096 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2020 127,032 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 121,129 miles

Central brake light

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 121,129 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central brake light

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 115,087 miles

Nearside front tyre split in side wall not to canvess

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 115,087 miles

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

Nearside front tyre split in side wall not to canvess

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 107,970 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central stop light not working

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

Fail 17 Mar 2017 107,970 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central stop light not working

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 101,618 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 94,977 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 72,477 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 44,005 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 15,971 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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D18 AVY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 D18 AVY, 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 D18 AVY registered?

D18 AVY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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