MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,948 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front fog light inop
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front fog light inop
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
undertrays fitted
Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
undertrays fitted
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))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Exhaust hanger slightly deteriorated.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)
Service Brake Efficiency only just met. it may require adjustment or repair.
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)
Service Brake Efficiency only just met. it may require adjustment or repair.
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Engine cover + under panels fitted
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both camber (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Requires attention (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both barrel bushes (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
o/s/f fog lamp cracked
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front bumper cracked
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front bumper cracked
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front tyres wearing thin on inside edge.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
front discs ridged
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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EA55 VRE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 EA55 VRE, 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 EA55 VRE registered?
EA55 VRE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 5 November 2005.
Is EA55 VRE safe to buy?
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