MOT Status
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94,005 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
All direction indicators slightly discoloured ALL ! (4.4.3 (a))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL ! Brake Pipes Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH ! Lenses Misty/Faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH ! (1.2.1 (f))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear Corroded Along With ALL ! Prescribed Areas & ALL ! Suspension Components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
All direction indicators slightly discoloured ALL ! (4.4.3 (a))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL ! Brake Pipes Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH ! Lenses Misty/Faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working Came On During The Test And Was Stable Throughout The Test (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH ! (1.2.1 (f))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear Corroded Along With ALL ! Prescribed Areas & ALL ! Suspension Components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective No Pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH ! (4.4.3 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
exhaust corroding
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
exhaust corroding
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly cloudy. (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly cloudy (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded. (6.1.2 (a))
Chip in windscreen not in drivers view
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault light on dash. (7.12 (e))
Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly cloudy. (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner and outer. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2,mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly cloudy (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))
ESP unavailable on dash screen - no warning light on dash ESP button working
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Under trays fitted
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ESP unavailable on dash screen - no warning light on dash ESP button working
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Under trays fitted
Bonnet stiff to open
Both rear tyres 3mm 205/55/16
Engine cover fitted
Nearside rear brake pads getting low
Under trays fitted
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
under trays fitted
UNDER TRAYS FITTED
when handbrake used,a grinding noise can be heard,but rear brake pads are ok.
Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage FOG LAMP BROKEN,GLASS HAS SHARP EDGES (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
UNDER TRAYS FITTED
when handbrake used,a grinding noise can be heard,but rear brake pads are ok.
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
boot struts weak x 2
both front tyre the outer sidewalls are cracking
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Oil leak
both front tyres showing age cracks to tyre sidewalls
Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
SRS warning lamp on
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HJ55 KVW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 HJ55 KVW, 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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HJ55 KVW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 September 2005.
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