MOT Status
ValidMileage
80,555 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S & O/S (4.1.4 (b))
Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S & O/S (4.1.4 (b))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S and O/S (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S and O/S (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front brake judder
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
front wipers smearing
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bothside (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front tyre has perishing on outer edge
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
front wipers smearing
advise , near side front inner wheel rim damaged
advise , off side front tyre starting to perish
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
advise near side front inner wheel rim damaged
advise off side rear brake , slight binding
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Rim buckled (4.2.A.1a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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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LM08 EAJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 LM08 EAJ, 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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What year was LM08 EAJ registered?
LM08 EAJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 May 2008.
Is LM08 EAJ safe to buy?
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