MOT Status
ValidMileage
96,048 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened In very poor condition (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened In very poor condition (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit fog light (4.11 (c) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front fog light not working
Offside Front fog light not working
Offside Front Outer wheel rim slightly damaged
Both rear tyres close to limit
Front discs worn
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Gearbox oil leak
N/S/R tyre 2.5 mm and cracking on tread pattern.
O/S/R tyre 2.5 mm and cracking on the inner sidewall.
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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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789 ACV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 56,199 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 789 ACV, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was 789 ACV registered?
789 ACV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 January 2005.
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