MOT Status
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112,582 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
underbody corrosion on brakes, chassis and suspension components
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced NSR foot well (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Exhaust mounting defective NS central exhaust mount (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play NSF front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NSF top mount (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Exhaust mounting defective OS central mounting (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play OSF front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Undertray not fully secure Hanging down (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OSF top mount (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear subframe very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake flexi hose slightly deteriorated
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear exhaust stablizer bar corroded and snapped exhaust system still supported ok
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
rear exhaust stablizer bar corroded and snapped exhaust system still supported ok
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
nearside rear tyre punctured
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged (2.4.G.4a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?
Based on 1,335,553 MOT tests across 81,472 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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K8 PBO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 56,199 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 K8 PBO, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was K8 PBO registered?
K8 PBO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2005.
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