MOT Status
ValidMileage
69,102 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
both rear tyres worn inner edges
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner face (3.5.1i)
both rear tyres worn inner edges
front pads getting low
slight play in both front bearings
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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VB55 SLK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 VB55 SLK, 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 VB55 SLK registered?
VB55 SLK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 August 2008.
Is VB55 SLK safe to buy?
The MOT history for VB55 SLK shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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