MOT Status
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136,366 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
slight play in both front wheel bearings
Small cracks at screen
Appears to be slight wear and movement starting at front w/bearings
Front fog/spot lights n/w
Metal fuel pipe getting abit corroded at N/S/R area
N/S/F tyre starting to wear at inner tread edge area
N/S/F wheel abit bent at inner rim area
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Appears to be slight wear and movement starting at front w/bearings
Front fog/spot lights n/w
Metal fuel pipe getting abit corroded at N/S/R area
N/S/F tyre starting to wear at inner tread edge area
N/S/F wheel abit bent at inner rim area
O/S number plate light n/w
Small cracks at screen
Appears to be slight wear and movement starting at both front w/bearings
N/S/F wheel getting abit bent at inner rim area
O/S/F fog/spot light lens broken
Slight imbalence at p/brake performances
Slight surface corrosion at rear chassis areas around O/S/R subframe mount
Exhaust system generally corroding.
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Centre exhaust mounting broken but system still supported.
Exhaust system generally corroding.
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Central exhaust heat shield abit loose at rear end
N/S/R fog light N/W
O/S/R floor pan back edge area getting abit of surface corrosion
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front discs some wear & lip
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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)
both fron discs have slight lip
o/s/f/ tyre nr 1.6 mm of tread
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DG55 UFK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 DG55 UFK, 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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What year was DG55 UFK registered?
DG55 UFK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 November 2005.
Is DG55 UFK safe to buy?
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