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PE08 OKW

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,558 mi
Last recorded152,558 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE08 OKW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022 152,558 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 144,587 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 144,587 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front lenses need buffing (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 142,246 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil sump/pan corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides, corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 129,080 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm 245/35/18xl92y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 109,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

unable to get rpm reading

Fail 26 Sep 2018 109,967 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

unable to get rpm reading

Pass 26 Sep 2017 86,432 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint slight play (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint slight play (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 80,805 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 24 Aug 2015 74,705 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

front brakes slightly imbalanced, 20%

Pass 5 Sep 2014 59,925 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2013 45,323 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 45,317 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 20,758 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 18 Mar 2011 13,951 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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PE08 OKW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PE08 OKW, 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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PE08 OKW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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