MOT Status
ValidMileage
85,378 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Stability bar corroded through
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Under tray fitted
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front to rear fuel pipe slightly corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Inner arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front to rear fuel pipe slightly corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
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)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s & o/s rear tyres getting very low
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
esp warning on dash
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EX54 LHE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 EX54 LHE, 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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EX54 LHE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 October 2004.
Is EX54 LHE safe to buy?
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