MOT Status
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122,791 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
under side corroded
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded near fuel pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
under side corroded
Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe system slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Engine Oil leak
Engine light on
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Undertrays fitted
Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Engine Oil leak
Engine light on
Fault with number plates lights
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Undertrays fitted
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
small cut in offside front tyre
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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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EK55 UBU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 EK55 UBU, 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 EK55 UBU registered?
EK55 UBU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 October 2005.
Is EK55 UBU safe to buy?
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