MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,418 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front oil leak
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust joints from centre section to both rear sections loose, minor exhaust gas leak
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to legal limit! (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to legal limit! (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear most lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear most lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust joints from centre section to both rear sections loose, minor exhaust gas leak
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to legal limit! (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to legal limit! (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Exhaust box is loose in mid section connecting pipe.
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Rear Exhaust box is loose in mid section connecting pipe.
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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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BU54 XHL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 BU54 XHL, 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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BU54 XHL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 3 December 2004.
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