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Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front shock absorbers have reduced damping (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front suspension arm ball joint ( facing down ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor tub corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm inner and outer bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front suspension arm ball joint ( facing down ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm inner and outer bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp aim too low both front headlights adjusted on test (4.1.2 (a))
Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front shock absorbers have reduced damping (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front suspension arm ball joint ( facing down ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor tub corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm inner and outer bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front suspension arm ball joint ( facing down ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm inner and outer bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play slight noise and slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer case corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened stabilizer bracket/bar corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
park brake performance only just meet requirement
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy slight noise and slight play (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened stabilizer bracket/bar corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer case corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Autobox oil pan corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside front steering rack end has very slight play in ball joint
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Gearbox sump pan corroded
Nearside Rear Corrosion started on under body
Oil leak
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Gearbox sump pan corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm inner tread pattern (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Corrosion started on under body
Oil leak
Oil leak
Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
covers fitted
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
covers fitted
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front tyres wearing low on inner and outer tread faces
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front tyres wearing low on inner and outer tread faces
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?
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FY54 RXL 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 73.9%.
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 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 FY54 RXL, 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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FY54 RXL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 October 2004.
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