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M333 WAW

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,303 mi
Last recorded88,303 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM333 WAW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2024 88,303 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall split to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os front and ns rear slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective os and ns (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on inner edge, starting to perish and crack and inner sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil level low

Pass 29 Mar 2023 76,768 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 74,767 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 71,850 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 71,846 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 70,634 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Central tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Metal brake pipe slight corrosion or covered in grease & or other material.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Central tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front to rear metal brake pipe corroded, covered in grease & or other material.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 66,553 miles

Front Front brake discs corrosion - Inside!

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded! - front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Both rear tyres 3m - 245 40 17

Rear Brake discs corrosion

Fail 2 Jan 2019 66,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225 45 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Front brake discs corrosion - Inside!

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded! - front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Both rear tyres 3m - 245 40 17

Rear Brake discs corrosion

Pass 2 Jan 2018 61,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear above axle (3.6.B.2c)

vehicle undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 Dec 2016 57,610 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight pitting inside edge (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6m - Bald - worn on edge - starting crack - no cords shown (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded starting to corrode (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Dec 2016 57,610 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225 45 R17 (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight pitting inside edge (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6m - Bald - worn on edge - starting crack - no cords shown (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded starting to corrode (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 53,155 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges 225/45/17

Pass 3 Jan 2015 50,160 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre is just starting to wear more on the inner edge!

Pass 15 Aug 2013 47,502 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 47,502 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 37,651 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 27,217 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?

Based on 1,335,553 MOT tests across 81,472 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,226
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
81,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,060
coil spring broken 11,334
Stop lamp not working 8,797
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,610
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8,088
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M333 WAW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 M333 WAW, 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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M333 WAW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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