MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,579 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just met requirements (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/16 just met requirement (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Central exhaust bracket missing and one broken but system meets requirements
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front low on inner edge o/s/f just met requirements 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edge 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Central exhaust bracket missing and one broken but system meets requirements
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front low on inner edge o/s/f just met requirements 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edge 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
hand brake lever requires adjustment slightly slack
noise from engine bay possible air conditioning pump
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre obviously under inflated all four tyres (5.2.3 (l))
hand brake lever requires adjustment slightly slack
noise from engine bay possible air conditioning pump
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Underbody covers not allowing full examination of vehicle underfloor area.
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (but System still secure). (6.1.2 (a))
Underbody covers not allowing full examination of vehicle underfloor area.
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Damage to nsr tyre side wall.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?
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FG08 AFX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 FG08 AFX, 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 FG08 AFX registered?
FG08 AFX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 March 2008.
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