MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,420 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Additional parking sensor wiring fouling exhaust box, nearside rear.
Body corroded at rear front subframe mounting on both sides.
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner cross strut bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Track rod end worn.
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both sides. (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Engine cover, under tray and plastic covers fitted obscuring tester's view
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp headlight (4.4.3 (b))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Engine cover, under tray and plastic covers fitted obscuring tester's view
Engine cover, under tray and plastic covers fitted obscuring tester's view
Corrosion to rear exhaust clamps
Engine cover , under tray and plastics fitted obscuring tester's view
Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4-5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4-5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively Lack of reserve travel (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Corrosion to rear exhaust clamps
Engine cover , under tray and plastics fitted obscuring tester's view
Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4-5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4-5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively Lack of reserve travel (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Offside and nearside front Tyres wearing on inner treads.
Under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.
Offside and nearside front Tyres wearing on inner treads.
Undertrays fitted.
Outer Sill covers fitted.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?
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L5 PMS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 L5 PMS, 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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L5 PMS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 6 June 2005.
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