MOT Status
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45,433 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
little or no effort from both parking brakes
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
little or no effort from both parking brakes
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also covered in under seal so unable to see all areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at y pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
under trays fitted obscuring some testable components
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Signs of slight exhaust blow at rear of centre section. (6.1.2 (a))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front wheel bearings slight play. (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level inoperative. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear arm. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in sidewall. 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Area beside rear spring in holder. (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Signs of slight exhaust blow at rear of centre section. (6.1.2 (a))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front wheel bearings slight play. (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level inoperative. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer sidewall perished. (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre tread and outer sidewall cracked. (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer shoulder cracked. (4.1.E.1)
Stop lamp not working High level brake light. (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer sidewall perished. (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer shoulder cracked. (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre tread and outer sidewall cracked. (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer shoulder cracked. (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?
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SD08 FDA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 SD08 FDA, 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 SD08 FDA registered?
SD08 FDA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 March 2008.
Is SD08 FDA safe to buy?
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