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SY08 EVR

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

114,787 mi
Last recorded114,787 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 EVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2019 114,787 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material back to front (1.1.11 (c))

front and nearside rear wheel have been repired

Fail 17 Jul 2019 114,779 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn at bottom of hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material back to front (1.1.11 (c))

front and nearside rear wheel have been repired

Fail 2 Jul 2019 114,751 miles

Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement centre (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play facing down (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 93,184 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 93,184 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake pads worn front and rear

one rear exhaust mounting corroded

rear tyres close to 2mm bars

Pass 20 Feb 2017 64,272 miles

slight damage to n/s/f tyre wall

Fail 7 Feb 2017 64,272 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

front brakes sticking

slight damage to n/s/f tyre wall

Pass 1 Mar 2016 56,073 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 53,929 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2014 50,643 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 46,867 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 46,869 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 38,229 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 29,091 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?

Based on 1,335,553 MOT tests across 81,472 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,226
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
81,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,060
coil spring broken 11,334
Stop lamp not working 8,797
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,610
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8,088
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SY08 EVR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SY08 EVR, 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 SY08 EVR registered?

SY08 EVR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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