MOT Status
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83,917 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective Offside and nearside (6.1.2 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective Offside and nearside (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
under trays fitted
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
under trays fitted
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
under trays fitted
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
nearside front tyre starting to perish
offside front tyre starting to perish
wiper blades smear
damged to nearside rear tyre sidewall, cords not exposed
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
both rear valve stems perished
damged to nearside rear tyre sidewall, cords not exposed
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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LX08 UWF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 LX08 UWF, 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 LX08 UWF registered?
LX08 UWF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2008.
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