MOT Status
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96,870 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside (3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose slightly twisted nearside rear (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose slightly twisted nearside rear (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Stop lamp(s) not working offside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
noise from brakes
exhaust corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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)
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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A171 ACV is a 2004 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 73.1%.
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 A171 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was A171 ACV registered?
A171 ACV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 March 2004.
Is A171 ACV safe to buy?
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