MOT Status
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61,730 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (both sides) (4.1.5 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (both sides) slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (both sides) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (rear to front) (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (rear to front) (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (lock nuts not secure) (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (rear to front) (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Engine under tray fitted
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers corroded
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (BOTH) (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Shock absorbers corroded (BOTH)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Engine under tray fitted
Hand Brake travels long
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers corroded
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (BOTH) (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Shock absorbers corroded (BOTH)
Central Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Engine covers and under trays fitted preventing a full inspection
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Engine covers and under trays fitted preventing a full inspection
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear tyres perishing
under trays fitted
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear tyres perishing
under trays fitted
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt camber arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Lower covers fitted obscuring view
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine covers fitted obscuring view
handbrake sticking
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MT08 OSY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 MT08 OSY, 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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MT08 OSY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 May 2008.
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