MOT Status
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122,273 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn possible 2 upper pins/bolts not tight enough (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
all 4 shocks weak
all front and rear suspension components corroding
all front and rear suspension rubber bushes perishing and splitting
bulb warning light on
center brake light inop
headlights tarnished
headlights tarnished
n/s/f wheel bearing slight play
n/s/r fog inop
service light on
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) n/s/f steering arm has excessive play (2.3 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached nearside front front lower front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached offside front lower front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
all 4 shocks weak
all front and rear suspension components corroding
all front and rear suspension rubber bushes perishing and splitting
bulb warning light on
center brake light inop
headlights tarnished
headlights tarnished
n/s/f wheel bearing slight play
n/s/r fog inop
service light on
Central stop lamp not all working (LED)
Headlamps tarnishing
N/s/r tyre worn to limit
Rear brake pads worn low
Service lamp on
o/s/f and n/s/f lower front suspension arm front bush splitting and perishing
Nearside 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))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s/f rear lower arm inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s/f rear lower arm inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40r17 w (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake warning lamp on
Central stop lamp not all working (LED)
Headlamps tarnishing
N/s/r tyre worn to limit
Rear brake pads worn low
Service lamp on
o/s/f and n/s/f lower front suspension arm front bush splitting and perishing
Chip to screen
Drivers seatbelt slow to retract
Front brake pads warning low
Slight play to o/s and n/s front lower front suspension arms bushes
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Chip to screen
Drivers seatbelt slow to retract
Front brake pads warning low
Slight play to o/s and n/s front lower front suspension arms bushes
both headlamps starting to tarnish
slight knocking from steering colomn
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement olive bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement olive bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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K23 HJM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 57,472 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 K23 HJM, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was K23 HJM registered?
K23 HJM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 31 December 2004.
Is K23 HJM safe to buy?
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