MOT Status
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71,557 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front noise from suspension possibly top shock absorber bearing
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cover cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mmm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cover cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair park brake has poor effort (1.2.1 (c))
Rear rear subframe and suspension components showing signs of corrosion
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front knock from front, unable to determine cause - see undertray advisory
Rear brake binding after use of handbrake, unable to determine extent - see undertrays advisory
Undertrays fitted, full underside inspection not possible
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop lamp (4.5.4 (b))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper bulb not working unknown
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front knock from front, unable to determine cause - see undertray advisory
Offside Rear Upper bulb not working unknown
Rear brake binding after use of handbrake, unable to determine extent - see undertrays advisory
Undertrays fitted, full underside inspection not possible
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (225/40R18) (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit (245/35R18) (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside and nearside sill covers fitted
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
cut in nearside front tyre sidewall
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?
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DS08 EXT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 DS08 EXT, 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 DS08 EXT registered?
DS08 EXT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 July 2008.
Is DS08 EXT safe to buy?
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