MOT Status
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88,274 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Emissions unable to be completed EMISSIONS NOT TESTED FUEL LEAKING NEAR EXHAUST (8.2.1.2 (d))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety PETROL LEAKING FROM FUEL PIPE (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Service brake binding but not excessively offside & nearside rear (1.2.1 (f))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside rear - slight damage to outer side walls (5.2.3 (e))
offside front brake disc dust shield corroded
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Headlamp aim too high offside & nearside (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Service brake binding but not excessively offside & nearside rear (1.2.1 (f))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside rear - slight damage to outer side walls (5.2.3 (e))
offside front brake disc dust shield corroded
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH SIDE (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive ROCKER COVER (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDE TIE ROD (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH LINE (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH SIDE (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive ROCKER COVER (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDE TIE ROD (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
under trays fitted to vehicle
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
under trays fitted to vehicle
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower rear (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Both front shock absorbers worn letting car recoil too many times
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Both front shock absorbers worn letting car recoil too many times
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SG08 KDZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 SG08 KDZ, 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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SG08 KDZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2008.
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