MOT Status
ValidMileage
101,134 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in the treads and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Small cut on the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Small cut on the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested not Working (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Arm Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear exhaust clamp missing and exhaust loud
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer face (4.1.D.1a)
NSF tyre no tread inner/outer edges
OSF tyre no tread inner edge
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
NSF tyre no tread inner/outer edges
OSF tyre no tread inner edge
N/S/R TYRE 2MM
STIKER IN SWEPT AREA OF WINDSCREEN
Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
nsf floor to inner arch trim loose
nsf tyre slight inner wear and slight cracking outer wall
osf tyre slight inner wear
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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SP08 MGE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.
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 SP08 MGE, 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 SP08 MGE registered?
SP08 MGE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 March 2008.
Is SP08 MGE safe to buy?
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