MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,137 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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O/s front headlight lense fuzzy/discoloured
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Noise on rear brakes when wheel rotated
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Both rear brake systems moan and hum when effort applied
Both rear foot brake and hand brake efforts only just reach lowest limit required
Gas fuel fitted to the car
N/s front wheel bearing has slight play
N?s front inner rack end knuckle behind rack gator has play/movement
O/s rear hand brake effort slow and low
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rod of the (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front 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 Front 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
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear (1.1.11 (c))
ENGINE COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION IN ENGINE BAY AREA
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced CONDENSATION (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced CONDENSATION (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION ON BOTH OUTER SILL
UNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL UNDERSIDE INSPECTION
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint OUTER (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt OUTER (2.4.G.2)
ENGINE COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION IN ENGINE BAY AREA
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced CONDENSATION (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced CONDENSATION (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION ON BOTH OUTER SILL
UNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL UNDERSIDE INSPECTION
ENGINE COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION IN ENGINE BAY AREA
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded MAIN PIPE FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint OUTER (2.4.G.2)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded MAIN PIPE FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)
UNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL UNDERSIDE INSPECTION
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
ENGINE COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION IN ENGINE BAY AREA
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded MAIN PIPE FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint OUTER (2.4.G.2)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded MAIN PIPE FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)
UNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL UNDERSIDE INSPECTION
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front number plate damaged
n/s/r tyre 3m
o/s/r tyre 3m
slight play in both front track control arm bushes
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
front number plate damaged
n/s/r tyre 3m
o/s/r tyre 3m
slight play in both front track control arm bushes
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside rear mounting broken away from exhaust
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?
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FY05 EPK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.
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 FY05 EPK, 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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FY05 EPK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 March 2005.
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