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116,368 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of sills and underside components
Brake performance unable to be tested due to brake fluid leak. (1.2.1 (g))
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Central Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of sills and underside components
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside back plates corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind on nearside rear after park brake application (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside front lower leading suspension arm bush worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside back plates corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind on nearside rear after park brake application (1.2.1 (f))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front lower leading suspension arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
nearside front brake splash shield corroded and weak
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides worn and blued in spots - strong advise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (1.6mm legal minimum) (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (1.6mm legal minimum) (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear brake back plate corroded and touching brake disc
Rear inner pads not seen
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides worn and blued in spots - strong advise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (1.6mm legal minimum) (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (1.6mm legal minimum) (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear brake back plate corroded and touching brake disc
Rear inner pads not seen
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement castor (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Rear rear exhaust hanger broken off
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
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L70 LUS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 L70 LUS, 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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L70 LUS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 1 March 2005.
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