MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,995 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure + sharp edge broken indicator repeater light (8.1.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp lights up as brake light then cannot see it when braking its using the same bulb filament (1.3.2f)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens broken (1.1.A.3e)
Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced cloady lens (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced cloady lens (1.7.5a)
Offside Front fog lens broken
Offside Rear 1 exhaust hanger bracket missing
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
factory covers fitted obscuring testable items
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Under Trays Fitted
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken Bottom Coil (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken Bottom Coil (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Under Trays Fitted
O/S/F Side Repeater Lense Broken
Under Trays Fitted
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer Tyre Wall (4.1.D.1b)
O/S/F Side Repeater Lense Broken
Under Trays Fitted
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
offside front fog light damaged
offside front fog light damaged
n/s front tyre sidewall damaged
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
n/s front tyre sidewall damaged
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
SLIGHT BLOW CENTER BOX.
offside front tyre 1.6 2mm of tread remaining, tracking badly.
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L55 HCS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 L55 HCS, 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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L55 HCS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 3 August 2004.
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