MOT Status
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124,110 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
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 inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded all 4 corners (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear wheel arches corroding
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Coil spring corroded all 4 corners (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear wheel arches corroding
Front wheel arches corroding
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Front wheel arches corroding
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear suspension creaking but no obvious fault
rear wheel arches have corrosion present
Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting snapped at welds (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part not secured in place (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear suspension creaking but no obvious fault
rear wheel arches have corrosion present
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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KS53 WLP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 KS53 WLP, 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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KS53 WLP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 15 January 2004.
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