MOT Status
ValidMileage
89,543 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm approx (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm approx (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm approx (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front torque arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Gearbox mounting defective
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front torque arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Gearbox mounting defective
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Gearbox mounting defective
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both torque arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm approx (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Unable to get a good view of front brake pads. advise the wheels are removed for a full inspection.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
unable to see front brake pads
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
unable to see front brake pads
Front pads getting low
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VE58 XAW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 VE58 XAW, 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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VE58 XAW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 20 October 2008.
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