MOT Status
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73,395 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
EXHAUST HANGERS CORRODED
Front FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED AND CORRODED
Offside Front WHEEL BEARING HAS SLIGHT PLAY
both rear tyres are on 1.6mm
slight play in front wheel bearings
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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WU08 SWX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 WU08 SWX, 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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How do I check the history of WU08 SWX?
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What year was WU08 SWX registered?
WU08 SWX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2008.
Is WU08 SWX safe to buy?
The MOT history for WU08 SWX shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does WU08 SWX have outstanding finance?
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