MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,757 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both beam patterns weak
both front tyres worn on edges
Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp by stop light (4.5.4 (b))
both beam patterns weak
both front tyres worn on edges
all brake flexi hoses cracking
underside rusty
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
all brake flexi hoses cracking
underside rusty
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
o/s/r exhaust bracket broken but exhaust is still adequately supported.
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
o/s/r exhaust bracket broken but exhaust is still adequately supported.
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear hoses starting to crack (3.6.B.4d)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lens faded (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings subframe corroded through (6.1.B.2)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear hoses starting to crack (3.6.B.4d)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lens faded (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)
both front tyres wearing on edges
chips in screen
under trays fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear exhaust y piece clamps corroded, 1 missing. Still secure at this stage.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s seat belt not checked, due to kiddie seat fitted.
Bootlid struts weak
Front exhaust bracket broken off - exhaust still secure
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?
Based on 1,335,553 MOT tests across 81,472 vehicles.
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HV55 VGL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 HV55 VGL, 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 VGL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 21 September 2005.
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