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M555 BRC

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,656 mi
Last recorded90,656 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM555 BRC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 90,656 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 90,320 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 86,052 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 78,481 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 73,992 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 73,987 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 68,245 miles

high level brake light working intimittently

nearside rear fog light not working

Pass 18 Jul 2018 57,531 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 47,596 miles

front brake discs slight corrosion on inside

rear coil springs corroded at the bottom

Pass 1 Feb 2017 46,340 miles

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)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 42,211 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 40,435 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 40,430 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 36,176 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 36,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear hand and foot brake readings low

Pass 2 Apr 2013 31,363 miles

damage to outer walls of nearside front and nearside rear tyres

Fail 2 Apr 2013 31,363 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

damage to outer walls of nearside front and nearside rear tyres

Pass 30 Jan 2012 25,771 miles

both hand brake readings low

Fail 26 Jan 2012 25,733 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both hand brake readings low

Pass 28 Jan 2011 20,054 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/side hand brake reading low

Fail 28 Jan 2011 20,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/side hand brake reading low

o/side front tyre worn on inside edge

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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M555 BRC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc 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 M555 BRC, 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 M555 BRC registered?

M555 BRC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 6 February 2008.

Is M555 BRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M555 BRC shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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