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Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective X2 mounts corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective X2 mounts corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi end (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear brake pipe is touching /rubbing body and other pipes
Offside Rear brake pipe touching/rubbing on body/other pipes
Rear Exhaust mounting defective both sides corroded and detatched (6.1.2 (a))
Front Number plate damaged
Nearside Rear Brake pipe touching/rubbing body/wiring/pipes
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Bumper damaged
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Both exhaust mounts corroded fell off
Offside Rear Brake pipe touching/rubbing body/wiring/pipes
Front Number plate damaged
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe touching/rubbing body/wiring/pipes
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Bumper damaged
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Both exhaust mounts corroded fell off
Offside Rear Brake pipe touching/rubbing body/wiring/pipes
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively NS & OS (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively NS & OS (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear axle set (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Visual check only (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On wear marker (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Visual check only (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On wear marker (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear axle set (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Visual check only (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On wear marker (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Visual check only (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On wear marker (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at flexi joint, marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at flexi joint, marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked and scraped (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/16 contipremiumcontact 2 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/16 contipremiumcontact 2 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
sill guards, splash guards and undercarrage trays giving little or no access to prescribed areas
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BJ55 XWR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 BJ55 XWR, 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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BJ55 XWR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 10 November 2005.
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