MOT Status
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85,608 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
full engine cover/lower cover fitted
full floorpan/outer sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front suspension Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front suspension Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front suspension Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front suspension Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
full engine cover/lower cover fitted
full floorpan/outer sill covers fitted
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
full engine cover/lower cover fitted
full floorpan/outer sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed bald inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed bald inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
full engine cover/lower cover fitted
full floorpan/outer sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front 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 (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear section (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Borderline (1.1.11 (c))
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 (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded at the rear cross over sections (1.1.11 (c))
Engine cover, undertrays and outer sill covers fitted
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Not yet worn to cords. Attention soon (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Not yet worn to cords. Attention soon (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Not yet worn to cords. Attention soon (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Not yet worn to cords. Attention soon (5.2.3 (e))
Offside front suspension spring not located in its correct position but spring secure and appears complete.
Offside rear indicator faded
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded at the rear cross over sections (1.1.11 (c))
Engine cover, undertrays and outer sill covers fitted
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Not yet worn to cords. Attention soon (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Not yet worn to cords. Attention soon (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Not yet worn to cords. Attention soon (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Not yet worn to cords. Attention soon (5.2.3 (e))
Offside front suspension spring not located in its correct position but spring secure and appears complete.
Offside rear indicator faded
Both front lower forward suspension arm, inner mountings perished
Exhaust corroded
Front brake discs worn and lipped
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ATT Soon (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Both front lower forward suspension arm, inner mountings perished
Exhaust corroded
Front brake discs worn and lipped
Low efforts recorded at both rear hand braked wheels
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ATT Soon (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
park brake close to end of its travel
Nearside Front fog lamp inoperative
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both offside arm bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
noise from rear brake shoes when rotated
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front fog lamp inoperative
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both offside arm bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
noise from rear brake shoes when rotated
park brake close to end of its travel
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front tyre perished
Offside Front tyre perished
both front tyres cracks on tread slight wear inner edge of tread.205/55r16w
both rear tyres cracks on tread and on 3mm centre of tread.
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FJ09 WEA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 47,311 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 FJ09 WEA, 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 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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FJ09 WEA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 August 2009.
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