MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,645 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear Brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Back of Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened small hole,advise repairing (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened small hole,advise repairing (5.3.3 (b) (i))
both rear tyres on 3mm,both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edge
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened small hole,advise repairing (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened small hole,advise repairing (5.3.3 (b) (i))
both rear tyres on 3mm,both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edge
idle speed fluctuating intermittently,but still within limits
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and faded (0.1 (b))
bolt on rear body braces corroded
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
N/S/R shock absorber moist
O/S lower arm inner bush deteriorated but currently not resulting in excessive movement
both rear brake flexis deteriorated
both rear brake pipes to hoses corroded
both rear indicators starting to show white light
both rear tyres wearing on inner section of tread
chip in windscreen
corrosion to both rear coil springs
front brake discs slightly corroded
parking brake noisy when applied in rollers
rear registration plate deteriorated
slight play in N/S/F wheel bearing
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
chip in windscreen
corrosion to both rear coil springs
front brake discs slightly corroded
both rear tyres wearing on inner section of tread
N/S/R shock absorber moist
O/S lower arm inner bush deteriorated but currently not resulting in excessive movement
both rear brake flexis deteriorated
both rear brake pipes to hoses corroded
both rear indicators starting to show white light
parking brake noisy when applied in rollers
rear registration plate deteriorated
slight play in N/S/F wheel bearing
N/S/R shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both front lower arm inner bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
both rear brake flexi hose perishing
both rear coil springs slightly corroded on lower coils
parking brake noisey in brake rollers
service due message shown on dash
slight play in both front wheel bearings
FRONT TYRES POOR, WORN DUE TO UNDER INFLATION AND CRACKED 225/45/17
super charger bearings noisey
Exhaust system not adequately supported N/S/R EXHAUST SLEEVE CORRODED AWAY. (7.1.1)
FRONT TYRES POOR, WORN DUE TO UNDER INFLATION AND CRACKED 225/45/17
super charger bearings noisey
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
noise from o/s/r brake when carrying out park brake test advise further investigation
rear exhaust to center pipes sleeve clamps badly corroded advise replacement
small chip on windscreen in swept area
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front brake discs lipped
scrapping noise from rear brakes when hand-brake is operated advise further investigation
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GY55 AEA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 GY55 AEA, 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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GY55 AEA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 27 September 2005.
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