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PN08 SLK

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

58,663 mi
Last recorded58,663 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN08 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 58,663 miles

Central Rear Exhaust brackets corroded and support brace broken away

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement CAMBER ARM (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement CASTOR ARM (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 58,663 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Central Rear Exhaust brackets corroded and support brace broken away

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement CAMBER ARM (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement CASTOR ARM (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 52,149 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 52,149 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 47,510 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 39,624 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 33,313 miles

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)

rear tyres have slight inner sidewall damage

Pass 8 Mar 2012 23,876 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 22 Feb 2011 17,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 17,273 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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PN08 SLK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PN08 SLK, 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 PN08 SLK registered?

PN08 SLK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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