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96,914 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front tyres cracked on sidewall
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front tyres cracked on sidewall
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust system insecure rear exhaust brackets seriously corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small crack between joint (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases o/s/r tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement diaganol facing from stub axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45 r17 91w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front facing arm from stub axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement diaganol facing from stub axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front facing arm from stub axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over diff (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear tyres have different load and speed ratings
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s and o/s/f tyres perishing and have different speed ratings
o/s/r tyre has cut in sidewall and different load and speed ratings
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s and o/s/f tyres perishing and have different speed ratings
o/s/r tyre has cut in sidewall and different load and speed ratings
Offside Front Tyre perishing - no cords visable
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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J123 SLW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 J123 SLW, 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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J123 SLW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 April 2008.
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