MOT Status
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67,801 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Exhaust system central silencer outer skin badly corroded (Sharp Edges) (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Both front headlamp lenes slightly contaminated (condensation)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
Steering box worn
Exhaust system central silencer outer skin badly corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close (5.2.3 (e))
Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
ALL FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION CORRODEING
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased over (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside headlight condensation inside
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 2mm center (5.2.3 (e))
mid exhaust box corroded and peeling
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
ALL FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION CORRODEING
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased over (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside headlight condensation inside
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 2mm center (5.2.3 (e))
mid exhaust box corroded and peeling
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear coverd in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes across rear axel greased over (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both rear tyres worn uneven 2mm in centers
mid box corroded and peeling
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect condensation in lamp (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear coverd in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes across rear axel greased over (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both rear tyres worn uneven 2mm in centers
mid box corroded and peeling
mid exhaust box corroded and peeling
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear above subframe corroded poss replace next test (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside headlight condensation in lens
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
front to rear brake pipes covered in grease
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corrodedat rear and n/s front corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff and gearbox oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
mid exhaust box corroded and peeling
Brake performance not tested due to rear pads (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corrodedat rear and n/s front corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff and gearbox oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
mid exhaust box corroded and peeling
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
slight imbalance on rear brakes
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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FA53 JTV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
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 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 FA53 JTV, 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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FA53 JTV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 13 February 2004.
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