MOT Status
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109,691 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Coil spring corroded nsr osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Coil spring corroded nsr osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (both rear) (4.4.3 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (both rear hoses) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (both rear indicators) (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (both rear hoses) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (both rear indicators) (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake pad wear indicator lamp illuminated but pads not excessively worn
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at welded joints at`Y` section (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush at subframe (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush to subframe (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick on inner pads (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened scoring and very heavy wear lips (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick on inner pads (3.5.1g)
front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both have heavy wear lip and starting to score (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi pipe joint (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi pipe joint (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both have heavy wear lip and starting to score (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
nearside rear tyre ON legal wear limit
offside rear tyre very close to legal wear limit
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FH08 YKJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 FH08 YKJ, 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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FH08 YKJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 July 2008.
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