MOT Status
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95,367 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge
Offside Front tyre cracking
rear registration plate bulbs dull but illuminate the registration plate
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall bulged & split & tyre on 1.6mm (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge
Offside Front tyre cracking
rear registration plate bulbs dull but illuminate the registration plate
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner tyre wearing
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225.50.16 (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner tyre wearing
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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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MA52 RET is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 MA52 RET, 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 MA52 RET registered?
MA52 RET is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 September 2008.
Is MA52 RET safe to buy?
The MOT history for MA52 RET shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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