MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,198 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both slight (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front most (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
rear sub frame and suspension components corroded
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
rear sub frame and suspension components corroded
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both sleeves (6.1.2 (a))
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both sleeves (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder worn (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Steering ball joint/rack has play
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder worn (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Steering ball joint/rack has play
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside 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)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?
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EJ05 BFL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 EJ05 BFL, 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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EJ05 BFL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 14 May 2005.
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