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91,239 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight wear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Nail in tyre
Offside Front brake back plate corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine and gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured os and ns (4.4.3 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
parking brake performance close to minimum requirements and ns lagging in operation. Advise adjustment or repair
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight wear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Nail in tyre
Offside Front brake back plate corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine and gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured os and ns (4.4.3 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
parking brake performance close to minimum requirements and ns lagging in operation. Advise adjustment or repair
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of 2 arms (inner bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of 2 arms (inner bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm. (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength holed to excess. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected frame holed to excess. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm. (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened holed to excess. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn "dangerous" (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened holed to excess. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear tyre on 3 mm.
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips Zone A and Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
cut in nearside front tyre inner side wall
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
O/S front tyre slightly low on inner edge
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HJ55 YLO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 HJ55 YLO, 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 YLO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 16 September 2005.
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