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T3 RFV

2008 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,566 mi
Last recorded142,566 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk50,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT3 RFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 142,566 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 142,564 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 134,869 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

general under body corrosion

Pass 12 Mar 2019 133,662 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 133,159 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 130,260 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine cover,under tray and sill covers fitted.

Fail 18 Sep 2017 130,247 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine cover,under tray and sill covers fitted.

Pass 18 Oct 2016 125,162 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 125,121 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake recording little or no effort o/s and n/s (3.7.D.3a)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s and n/n (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 97,620 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 73,487 miles

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

o/s/front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 18 Dec 2012 50,384 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 50,384 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 23,155 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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T3 RFV 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 71.4%.

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 T3 RFV, 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 T3 RFV registered?

T3 RFV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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