MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,536 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Fuel pipe is corroded
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Various corrosion build up underneath of the vehicle, however structural rigidity not significantly reduced
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn bald (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Wing corroded
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn bald (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wing corroded
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes corroded from front to rear over subframe (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Fuel pipe is corroded
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn bald (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Wing corroded
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn bald (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wing corroded
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes corroded from front to rear over subframe (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Fuel pipe is corroded
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear under body corrosion
Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear under body corrosion
Rear Valve stem seriously damaged both (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (b) Product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity or changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow. (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (b) Product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity or changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective both central hinges broken-corroded-still secured. (6.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Front General surface corrosion noted under vehicle over brakes-steering-chassis-suspension components-prescribed area.
Headlights hazel-front-both sides
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear General surface corrosion noted under vehicle over brakes-steering-chassis-suspension components-prescribed area.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 low inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
undertrays fitted obscuring some under side components
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)
undertrays fitted obscuring some under side components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
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)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front tyres showing signs of heavy wear to inner edges
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
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)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front tyres showing signs of heavy wear to inner edges
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine light illuminated up on dash
slight sidewall damage to offside front tyre
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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ED02 SAF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 ED02 SAF, 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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ED02 SAF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 May 2005.
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