MOT Status
ValidMileage
135,485 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Light on boot lid not working
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust centre section mounts snapped off but exhaust not insecure
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak Engine ()
Oil leak Gearbox sump corroded and leaking oil ()
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Near tank ()
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Exhaust centre section mounts snapped off but exhaust not insecure
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak Engine ()
Oil leak Gearbox sump corroded and leaking oil ()
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Near tank ()
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe to front flexible (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush has slight play (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe to front flexible (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Oil leak gearbox sump corroded at front and weeping oil ()
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis starting to corrode (5.2.6)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear floors starting to corrode (5.2.6)
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe corroded (2.4.G.1)
fuel pipe corroded
Advise nearside steering rack arm has slight play
Advise underside body corrosion
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Advise nearside steering rack arm has slight play
Advise underside body corrosion
unable to fully inspect front to rear floor sections and brakepipes due to protective floor covers.
Nearside Front 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 coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front 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)
Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
brakes noisey
front brake imbalance high
underside not fully checked (splash guards fitted)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
brakes noisey
front brake imbalance high
underside not fully checked (splash guards fitted)
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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FIG 490 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 FIG 490, 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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FIG 490 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 September 2004.
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