MOT Status
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211,023 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust bracket broken.
Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear plus off side hand brake cable clips broken or missing.
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear + off side.
Nearside Rear Exhaust bracket broken.
Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad retaining clips catching on disc.
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened axle set inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened axle set on both faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear suspension sensor linkage is corroded and play in ball joint
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened axle set inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened axle set on both faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear suspension sensor linkage is corroded and play in ball joint
Nearside front tyre bald on inner and outer edges, 225/40/18 Y
Nearside rear tyre worn to wear markers, 245/35/18 Y
Rear section of main fuel pipe badly corroded
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened multiple areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has mounting brackets missing but the exhaust is still adequately supported
Headlamps are permanently on, even when they are switched off on the main switch
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
coil spring broken Both fronts (2.4.C.1a)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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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J26 PDK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 3,498cc 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 J26 PDK, 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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What year was J26 PDK registered?
J26 PDK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 3 March 2005.
Is J26 PDK safe to buy?
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