MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,269 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear 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))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Run flat tyre fitted - No TPMS
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured Broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Run flat tyre fitted - No TPMS
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Light unit pushed back , lower mounting damaged , cannot adjust aim (4.1.2 (a))
Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
sill covers fitted
under trays fitted
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)
body damage
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint where marked (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint where marked (2.5.B.1a)
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)
body damage
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front wheel rims slightly distorted
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear tyres worn OS REAR WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT
os rear tyre worn
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?
Based on 1,335,553 MOT tests across 81,472 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FY08 YPW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 FY08 YPW, 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 FY08 YPW registered?
FY08 YPW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 March 2008.
Is FY08 YPW safe to buy?
The MOT history for FY08 YPW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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