MOT Status
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71,319 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
general corrosion to rear undercarriage
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
general corrosion to rear undercarriage
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (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))
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
both rear tyres 3mm of tread approx
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both rear tyres 3mm of tread approx
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
both rear tyres 3mm of tread approx
both rear tyres 3mm of tread approx
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?
Based on 1,335,553 MOT tests across 81,472 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RJ08 SLK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 RJ08 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 RJ08 SLK registered?
RJ08 SLK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 May 2008.
Is RJ08 SLK safe to buy?
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