MOT Status
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54,728 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside handbrake effort considerably lower than offside
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Rear number plate holder broken (0.1 (a))
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 71% due to offside handbrake not releasing immediately (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Power steering component leaking From offside steering arm (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside handbrake effort considerably lower than offside
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Rear number plate holder broken (0.1 (a))
Front undertray cover fitted
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front end arm ; (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front undertray cover fitted
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front end arm ; (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect x2 (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn at rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour x2 (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section at previous repair (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear most (boot twisted) (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
O/S/R brake pipe corroded at parts
Slight blow at exhaust Y section
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
O/S/R brake pipe corroded at parts
Slight blow at exhaust Y section
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?
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ST08 OCV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 ST08 OCV, 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 ST08 OCV registered?
ST08 OCV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 3 June 2008.
Is ST08 OCV safe to buy?
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