MOT Status
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132,935 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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corrosion to brake and suspension components
surface corrosion to brake and suspension components
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working loose connection (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
surface corrosion to brake and suspension components
Stop lamp(s) not working both rear lamps loose connection (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
some corrosion to brake and suspension components
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
some corrosion to brake and suspension components
some corrosion to brake and suspension components
some corrosion to brake and suspension components
Stop lamp(s) all not working loose connections on bulbs (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
some corrosion to brake and suspension components
some corrosion to brake and suspension components
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
some corrosion to brake and suspension components
center exhaust silencer deteriorating
center exhaust silencer deteriorated
rear brake squeal when on brake roller test
rear exhaust silencerdeteriated
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/5016 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm 225/50/16 (4.1.E.1)
rear brake squeal when on brake roller test
rear exhaust silencerdeteriated
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/16 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/16 (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
some corrosion to brake and suspension components
CENTER EXHAUST SILENCER DETERIATED
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)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
CENTER EXHAUST SILENCER DETERIATED
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Propshaft component defective
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Propshaft component defective
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both wiper bleades smeary
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both rear tyres wearing more in middle
front brake pads appear worn/low
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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KW53 JWZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.
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 KW53 JWZ, 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 KW53 JWZ registered?
KW53 JWZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 February 2004.
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