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Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high WILL NOT AJUST (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SCORED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SCORED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SCORED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SCORED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear x2 both (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear x2 both (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear x2 both (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
front number plate loose but secure
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?
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FD55 WJX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 FD55 WJX, 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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FD55 WJX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 September 2005.
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