MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,030 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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EML light on
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
EML light on
NEARSIDE WIPER SLIGHTLY SMEARING SCREEN
OIL DRIPPING FROM UNDER TRAY ADVISE VCHECK OF POWER STEERING/OIL FROM AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
NEARSIDE WIPER SLIGHTLY SMEARING SCREEN
OIL DRIPPING FROM UNDER TRAY ADVISE VCHECK OF POWER STEERING/OIL FROM AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
fuel lines corroded slightly , center exhaust corroded and outer skin coming away , all advises assessed to be ok at time of test
Fuel pipe/s corroded
metal brake pipes light corrosion
slight play detected in steering box
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
metal brake pipes light corrosion
slight play detected in steering box
metal brake pipes light corrossion
rear brake pads getting low
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
metal brake pipes light corrossion
rear brake pads getting low
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both rear tyres on 2mm
exhaust box corroded
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both rear tyres on 2mm
exhaust box corroded
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front 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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front brake pads wearing low
oil leak at gear box electrical plug
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
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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AF53 PYW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 59,779 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 AF53 PYW, 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 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was AF53 PYW registered?
AF53 PYW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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