MOT Status
ValidMileage
80,116 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))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe above rear axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect ltd damping (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect ltd damping (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front tyre has worn on the inner edge
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front tyre has worn on the inner edge
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak from gearbox ()
under trays fitted
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak from gearbox ()
under trays fitted
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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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MK08 EHU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 MK08 EHU, 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 MK08 EHU registered?
MK08 EHU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 March 2008.
Is MK08 EHU safe to buy?
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