MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,102 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Exhaust mounting defective mount to gearbox broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
sill covers fitted
under tray fitted
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced water in light (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both outer joints (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Exhaust mounting defective mount to gearbox broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
sill covers fitted
under tray fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn through on inside edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inside edge. Probably close to exposing cords as per offside front tyre (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre outer sidewall damaged
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/f ttyre has no tread pattern on inside edge
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/f ttyre has no tread pattern on inside edge
near side front tyre close to legal limit on inner and outer edges
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BX53 JUE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc 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 BX53 JUE, 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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BX53 JUE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 2 February 2004.
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