MOT Status
ValidMileage
75,362 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Automatic gearbox oil sump corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Under trays fitted
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front ball joint boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Under trays fitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre starting to perish and worn on the edges. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre starting to perish and worn on the edges. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system cracked and leaking. (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system cracked and leaking. (6.1.2 (a))
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)
n/s rear tyre badly perished in tread 225/50/16 96w x/l
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?
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YK08 WWZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 YK08 WWZ, 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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YK08 WWZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 April 2008.
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