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179,914 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front head lamps (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear hand brake needs adjustment
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Both rear shock absorber are corroded
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear brake hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
both rear brake pipes above sub frame into brake hoses corroded but covered in wax oil
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear front lower suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake line going to brake hose (mark yellow) (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Reverse light flashing (4.4.3 (b))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake line going into brake hose (mark yellow) (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Hole in rear sub frame (mark yellow) (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm On inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm On inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front head lamps (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Both rear shock absorber are corroded
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear brake hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake lines (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded at end into flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes corroded on bend were go over subframe (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded at end into flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes corroded on bend were go over subframe (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
corrosion to underside
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner faces very bad (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
corrosion to underside
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside/ offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside/ offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side very low (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
brake pad warning lamp on, brakes all new
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
parking brake efficiency only just meets requirements advise early service
exhaust rear mounting missing but system is adequatly supported
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
exhaust rear mounting missing but system is adequatly supported
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
two rear exhaust hangers corroding away and rear exhaust spacer rod corroded away
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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L55 PAC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 PAC, 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 PAC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 8 July 2004.
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