MOT Status
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97,523 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
hand brake poor
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
rear exhaust brackets corroded
Exhaust bracket broken
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust bracket broken
Exhaust bracket broken
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust bracket broken
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear brake pipes. (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake pad warning light on dash
both front tyres are starting to perish
front brake discs slighty worn
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)
both front tyres are starting to perish
front brake discs slighty worn
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MT57 KSJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 MT57 KSJ, 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 MT57 KSJ registered?
MT57 KSJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 January 2008.
Is MT57 KSJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for MT57 KSJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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