MOT Status
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148,180 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
rear sub-frame surface corroded
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both front (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt camber arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt castor arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted bonding come apart (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both camber arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both castor arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips to zone A & B (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater has ingress of water
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Rear All rear suspension components are corroded
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear including front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective both rear bracket corroded & broken but exhaust system secure (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both castor arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips to zone A & B (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Corrosion to suspension components & sub-frame
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both castor arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips to zone A & B (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Corrosion to suspension components & sub-frame
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Undertray has oil stain (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both castor arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn/bald on shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater has ingress of water
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Tyre stepped on shoulder
Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Slightly rubbing against coil spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective But secure (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both OSR and NSR (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Corrosion to suspension components
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre slightly misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inner edges
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
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HJ08 YSF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 HJ08 YSF, 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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HJ08 YSF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 March 2008.
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