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OY08 GRK

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,632 mi
Last recorded82,632 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 GRK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 82,632 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

advise exhaust system corroded

advise o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Oct 2016 82,630 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

advise exhaust system corroded

advise o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Aug 2015 79,949 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 79,949 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 66,899 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake discs quite worn

Fail 10 Mar 2014 66,897 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake discs quite worn

Pass 4 Mar 2013 50,820 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nsr and osr tyres have deteriated and tread starting to crack

Pass 7 Mar 2012 37,991 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 25,302 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?

Based on 1,335,553 MOT tests across 81,472 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,226
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
81,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,060
coil spring broken 11,334
Stop lamp not working 8,797
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,610
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8,088
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OY08 GRK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OY08 GRK, 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 OY08 GRK registered?

OY08 GRK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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