MOT Status
ValidMileage
80,175 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords shallow cuts to the inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above the rear axle assembly (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above the rear axle assembly (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Park brake shoes/drums sound rough during the brake test
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened becoming corroded at factory welded areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush is deteriorating and has caused the arm to move to one side of the bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush is perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes above the rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect The headlight lens was clouded. (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush is deteriorating and has caused the arm to move to one side of the bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush is perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes above the rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes above the rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Lamp remains on (8.2.1.2 (h))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes above the rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads approx 2 to 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake pipes above the axle assembly starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads approx 2 to 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake pipes above the axle assembly starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
Slight front brake imbalance
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads close to limit but difficult to view (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?
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K50 GKC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 K50 GKC, 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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K50 GKC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 24 January 2005.
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