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133,381 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, smooth inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp lens seriously defective Both headlamp lenses (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, smooth inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
Service brake excessively binding Both rears record 25-30kg drag. Suspect this is caused by the parking brake sticking (1.2.1 (f))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses slightly deteriorated, and both reflectors slightly deteriorated, beam patterns slightly diffused but unlikely to dazzle (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Jacking post missing
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55 R 16 91V Falken (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Catalytic converters rattle as if the internals are breaking apart
Headlamps clouded and beam patterns considered just acceptable
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Sill damaged and jacking post missing
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted edge. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted edge. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
brake discs in poor condition, all round.
brake pads worn front and rear.
front coil spring in poor condition,
front tyres worn,
rear coil sping in poor condition
strong advise rear tyres on limit
wear in front suspension bushes ball joints gaiters, and links, front and rear,
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
brake discs in poor condition, all round.
brake pads worn front and rear.
front coil spring in poor condition,
front tyres worn,
rear coil sping in poor condition
strong advise rear tyres on limit
wear in front suspension bushes ball joints gaiters, and links, front and rear,
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front discs worn
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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235 EAH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 57,472 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 235 EAH, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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235 EAH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 April 2004.
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