MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,297 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust corroded
N/S/R tyre worn low on tread
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Most rear pipes corroded. Would advise replacement (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake discs corroded and worn
Some accident damage o/s/f jacking point
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/16 96W XL (4.1.E.1)
N/S/R tyre worn low on tread
Exhaust corroded
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Most rear pipes corroded. Would advise replacement (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake discs corroded and worn
Some accident damage o/s/f jacking point
Mid exhaust box badly corroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Off side to near side (3.6.B.2c)
Some corrosion to both rear wheel arches
Most rear brake pipes badly corroded. Only just met MOT standards. O/S to N/S/R and Rear most front to back may require attention soon.
Off side rear tyre worn low on tread
Rear exhaust corroded
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Most rear brake pipes badly corroded. Only just met MOT standards. O/S to N/S/R and Rear most front to back may require attention soon.
Off side rear tyre worn low on tread
Rear exhaust corroded
Both front tyres worn smooth on edges.
Mid exhaust box corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Mid to rear exhaust box corroded
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Steering damper damp with oil
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Mid to rear exhaust box corroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Steering damper damp with oil
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
rear reg plate deterioated
wiper blades poor
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
rear reg plate deterioated
wiper blades poor
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
x1 washer jet inop but clearing screen
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?
Based on 1,335,553 MOT tests across 81,472 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HD53 JVC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 HD53 JVC, 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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HD53 JVC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 2 January 2004.
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