MOT Status
ValidMileage
90,569 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs inner faces,are very lipped,ribbed and worn,with some heat damage... (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR ARM ball joint has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald on inner edge with cracking on edge too [225/45/zr17] (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245 40 17XL (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged kinked (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear 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))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245 40 17XL (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged kinked (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear 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))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward arm/ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) heavy ()
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
slight wear evident nearside and offside headlamp lenses
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nail in offside front tyre
corrosion in offside and nearside exhaust center pipe mounting brackets
both rear tyres close to limit
slight play n/s/f wheel bearing
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
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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FA54 ODW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
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 FA54 ODW, 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 FA54 ODW registered?
FA54 ODW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 18 January 2005.
Is FA54 ODW safe to buy?
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