MOT Status
ValidMileage
33,831 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect starting to seize (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mount broken but system is still secure (6.1.2 (a))
Offside wing mirror deteriated, still providing an adequate view
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective mount detriated but still secure (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
offside wing mirror is deteriated but still allowing a rear view
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Exhaust mounting defective adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged but still providing a view of the rear ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak ()
Rear exhaust hook broken but adequately supported
Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Exhaust bracket / hanger broken but system remains adequately supported
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush - chalked (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Exhaust bracket / hanger broken but system remains adequately supported
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front headlamp lenses slightly fading.
both front suspension arm inner bushes splitting slightly.
both rear indicators flashing slightly white.
nsf tyre on 2mm on inner edge.
rear center brake light has some LED bulbs inop.
slight play in both front wheel bearings.
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
covers fitted under vehilce
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
covers fitted under vehilce
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
o/s/r tyre worn close to wear indicator bars, n/s/r worn to 2mm [245/40/17w]
unable to check parts of vehicle due to covers
n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm [245/40/17w]
o/s/r tyre worn to approx 2.5mm
slight play in o/s/f suspension rear arm ball joint
unable to check various parts of vehicle due to covers
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm [245/40/17w]
o/s/r tyre worn to approx 2.5mm
slight play in o/s/f suspension rear arm ball joint
unable to check various parts of vehicle due to covers
unable to check various parts of vehicle due to covers
unable to check under bonnet + underside properly due to covers
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
unable to check under bonnet + underside properly due to covers
front number plate in poor condition
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AN53 SUE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
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 AN53 SUE, 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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AN53 SUE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 October 2004.
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