MOT Status
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102,720 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
engine covers under trays fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
engine covers under trays fitted
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs scored on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Wheel bearing has slight play both front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))
engine cover and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded near brake flexi hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
engine covers/undertrays/sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded - front to rear pipe ( strong advise (1.1.11 (c))
undertrays fitted - front & rear
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
covers and under-trays obscuring view
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
covers and under-trays obscuring view
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view
front tyres wearing on inner edge
Vehicle fitted with plastic sill cover's; obscuring tester's view of sill area condition.
Vehicle fitted with under trays and engine cover's: obscuring tester's view of some components.
Passenger air bag; off position.
Vehicle fitted with plastic sill cover's; obscuring sill area condition.
Vehicle fitted with under trays and engine cover's; obscuring some components.
Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
Passenger air bag; off position.
Vehicle fitted with plastic sill cover's; obscuring sill area condition.
Vehicle fitted with under trays and engine cover's; obscuring some components.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Vehicle fitted with plastic sill cover's, obscuring tester's view of sill area condition.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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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MK05 SLK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 MK05 SLK, 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 MK05 SLK registered?
MK05 SLK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 September 2008.
Is MK05 SLK safe to buy?
The MOT history for MK05 SLK shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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