MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,896 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Cross brace. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Suspension component fractured Cross brace. (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Electrical wiring inadequately secured Alternator wiring rubbing on steering column shaft. (4.11 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm + worn inner edge. 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Parking brake has little to no effort.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm. 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
front subframe brace bars corroded
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
front subframe brace bars corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play caster arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play caster arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
undertrays fitted and engine covers hiding some components
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
both front drag link bushes soft.brake piping has been coated.
undertrays and engine covers fitted.
brake pipes have applied protection
front tyres scrubbed on inner edges
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
rear tyres worn to 2mm in places
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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HV55 LJC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 HV55 LJC, 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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HV55 LJC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 September 2005.
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