MOT Status
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83,420 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
slight play in both front wheel bearings
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
slight play in both front wheel bearings
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside front, front arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside front, front arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))
2x centre exhaust mounts broken
Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside front, front arms ball joint gaitors (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
2x centre exhaust mounts broken
Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside front, front arms ball joint gaitors (2.4.G.2)
Both rear exhaust hangers insecure.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Both rear exhaust hangers insecure.
Nail in n/s/r tyre.
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)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON - ADVISE INVESTIGATION
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
NSR TYRE PRESSURE LOW
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)
NSF TYRE CLOSE TO 1.6MM DEPTH ON OUTER PORTION
OSF TYRE APPROACHING 1.6MM DEPTH
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?
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J444 DKW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 J444 DKW, 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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J444 DKW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 May 2008.
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