MOT Status
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72,863 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Spring Also Corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass Discoloured. (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened OSR / NSR (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened OSR / NSR All Upper and Lower Suspension Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Spring Also Corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass Discoloured. (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened OSR / NSR (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened OSR / NSR All Upper and Lower Suspension Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
General Surface Corrosion Noted To Front / Rear Suspension Arms / Components.
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass In Wing Mirror Discoloured. (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded OSR / NSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres Cracking / Perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
General Surface Corrosion Noted To Front / Rear Suspension Arms / Components.
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass In Wing Mirror Discoloured. (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded OSR / NSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres Cracking / Perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output OSF / NSF (4.1.4 (b))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSF / NSF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
General Light Surface Corrosion Noted To Suspension Components
Offside Front Wing Mirror Glass Slightly Discoloured
light corrosion on rear suspension components
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front unable to inspect wheel bearing (brake binding)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
tyres worn on edges
Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
tyres worn on edges
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front tyre is badly perished
front tyres perished
rear tyres slightly mishaped
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
osf tyre crakes apearing between treads ?
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GP08 BWM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 GP08 BWM, 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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GP08 BWM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 May 2008.
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