MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,503 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear and both front to rear coated with paint/underseal? (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened just starting to corrode (5.3.3 (b) (i))
side skirts, belly pan and floor covers fitted
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coated with underseal (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate srs message on mfd only @ this time (7.1.6 (a))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
o/s seat belt slow to recoil
side skirts,belly pan and floor covers fitted
side skirts, belly pan and floor covers fitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, perished and aged 2015 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded across floor and into flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, perished and 2015 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded across floor (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, perished and aged 2015 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded across floor and into flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, perished and 2015 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded across floor (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Both front tyres have inner edge wear.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Out to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Out to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Both front tyres have inner edge wear.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Out to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Out to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak No damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
tested in wet conditions
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Both front tyres wearing on inner edges, recommend tracking check.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?
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HF08 EKW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 HF08 EKW, 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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HF08 EKW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 April 2008.
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