MOT Status
ValidMileage
102,836 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides. (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides. (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front mirror repeater cracked
Nearside Rear parking brake efficiency a little lower than o/s/r
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front mirror repeater cracked
Nearside Rear parking brake efficiency a little lower than o/s/r
Exhaust mounting defective Both rear exhaust hangers corroded but secure (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blades (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear parking brake efficiency a little lower than o/s r.
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front tyre has nail in it.
Nearside Front tyre scrubbing bad on inner edge, attention very soon.
Nearside Rear parking brake efficiency a little lower than o/s r.
Both front tyres are worn close to the legal tread depth limit on the inner edges.
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
both front tyres have deteriated sidewalls
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
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RK08 ZLU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 RK08 ZLU, 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 RK08 ZLU registered?
RK08 ZLU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2008.
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