MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,815 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Half of Chassis & suspension and related components corroded
underseal applied
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front (1.1.11 (c))
Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Half of Chassis & suspension and related components undersealed
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front (1.1.11 (c))
Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Half of Chassis & suspension and related components undersealed
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front (1.1.11 (c))
Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Road wheel fixing loose All (front & Rear) (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside & Nearside front (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure Left hand rear silencer exhaust clamps missing resulting in a leak of exhaust gases & the exhaust being insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure Right hand rear silencer exhaust clamps missing resulting in a leak of exhaust gases & the exhaust being insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust system corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear X2 Exhaust clamps rusted through on "Y" piece to backbox. 1 on each backbox, system still secure as 2 clamps are fitted on each side.
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
floor covers throughout under body
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside n/s/r tyre punctured
front tyres wearing on inner edges
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
front tyres wearing on inner edges
o/s/f and n/s/r tyres punctured
front brakes binding slightly
front screen broken but not in eyeline
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both headlamp aims dim
windscreen broken but not in drivers eyeline
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both headlamp aims dim
front tyres wearing on inner edges
windscreen broken but not in drivers eyeline
Front screen cracked along lower edge but not in drivers view
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?
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Y8 PCJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 51,290 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 Y8 PCJ, 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 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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Y8 PCJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 11 March 2007.
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