MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,293 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/S N N/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken BROKEN (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front wheel arch corroded
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer wheel arch rusty
Nearside Rear floor getting rusty
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner STRONGLY ADVISE tyre sidewall splitting
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear tyre worn close to wear markers
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
STRONGLY ADVISE check brake pedal for long travel/sponginess
plastic covers etc prevent full inspection
rear exhaust mountings deteriorated/broken, system still supported
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front tyres worn on inner edges
Offside Rear exhaust bracket missing
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front tyres worn on inner edges
Nearside handbrake poor performance
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear exhaust bracket missing
Offside Rear tyre worn close to wear limit indicators
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
handbrake requires attention ( poor performance)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
handbrake requires attention ( poor performance)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
nearside front shock absorber weak
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
nearside front shock absorber weak
Centre exhaust brackets corroding
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside front tyre very slightly wearing on inner edge
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FG08 ZXE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 ZXE, 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 ZXE registered?
FG08 ZXE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 2 May 2008.
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