MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,161 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp aim not tested Both sides (4.1.2 (b))
Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both sides (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached Top arm (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower arm front of wheel (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint offside front, lower rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint offside front, lower rear arm (2.4.G.2)
rear brake discs corroded on inner surfaces
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?
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FX05 YLH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 FX05 YLH, 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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FX05 YLH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 28 April 2005.
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