MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,198 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
ESP unavailable message on dash no warning lamp on
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively All brake discs corroded (1.2.1 (e))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of n/s front to back (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust mounting defective middle section metal mounts broken but exhaust secure (6.1.2 (a))
TPMS and ESP warning on dash
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn o/s front rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of n/s front to back (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust mounting defective middle section metal mounts broken but exhaust secure (6.1.2 (a))
TPMS and ESP warning on dash
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material the rear of n/s front to back corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust mounting defective two metal hangers broken where exhaust V's, but still secure and slight blow from crack (6.1.2 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s rear getting low (5.2.3 (e))
run flat and ESP warning message on dash
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
headlamp output slightly reduced
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
OIL LEAK
Offside Centre exhaust mount corroded away
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear no. plate deteriorating
Rear no. plate starting to deteriorate, still legible at present
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
offside rear 2mm nearside 1.9mm
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?
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JS04 SLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 JS04 SLK, 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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JS04 SLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 December 2005.
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