MOT Status
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Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear tyres perished and cracked exposing the cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (rear arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to nearside rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to offside rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust brackets very rusty
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Under body guard fitted, not allowing full inspection of certain components.
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Rear valve stem cracking
Offside Rear valve stem cracking
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front wheel bearing has slight play both front (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe slightly corroded above rear differential (3.6.B.2c)
minor play in steering rack inner joints
under trays fitted obscuring some components
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front discs worn with some corrison
near side front tyre outer wall cut
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?
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DE08 GBZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 DE08 GBZ, 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 DE08 GBZ registered?
DE08 GBZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 May 2008.
Is DE08 GBZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for DE08 GBZ shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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