MOT Status
ValidMileage
139,141 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Corrosion to chassis and iron work
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both rear most (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Torsion bar corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Torsion bar corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Torsion bar corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Torsion bar corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Corrosion to chassis and iron work
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Gearbox mounting defective
Coolant leak
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play insecure (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick come away form baking (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
under trays fitted at time of test
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
under trays fitted at time of test
advise under trays fitted time of test
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
advise under trays fitted time of test
Nearside Front slight play in steering rack
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front slight play in steering rack
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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) DANGEROUS
REAR TYRES WEARING THIM
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
REAR TYRES WEARING THIM
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EA04 SLK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.
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 EA04 SLK, 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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EA04 SLK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 October 2004.
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