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71,715 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most arm has significant play in the ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre has a cut/damage to the outer sidewall, but not deep enough to reach ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is heavily worn on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most arm has significant play in the ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre has a cut/damage to the outer sidewall, but not deep enough to reach ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is heavily worn on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most arm has slight play in a ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread wearing low (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative indicator repeater does not work with ignition switched off. (4.4.1 (e))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust cracked and has small leak. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Crack in exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords A few cuts on the inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear section (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in the tread
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres wearing on the inside edge slightly
Both front tyres slightly wearing on the inside edge
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?
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J31 PAH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 J31 PAH, 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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J31 PAH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 May 2008.
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