MOT Status
ValidMileage
97,133 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated has a pin hole but grease is not coming out or dirt going in (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
passenger rear caliper and brake hose has been replaced
subframe has been welded and covered in underseal
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened rear subframe has excessively corroded around where the mounting location is (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint dust cover has deteriorated to where the inside of the ball joint can be seen (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake hose flexi is leaking where it screws into the caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play central arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
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AE59 JVU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 47,311 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 AE59 JVU, 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 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was AE59 JVU registered?
AE59 JVU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 September 2009.
Is AE59 JVU safe to buy?
The MOT history for AE59 JVU shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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