MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
218,779 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
all brake discs slightly corroded
exhaust has part of system slightly corroded
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
chips in windscreen
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
chips in windscreen
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
(1.1A)The front offside and nearside position lamps fitted,i.e.Angel Eyes which are in addition to the manufacturers are the incorrect colour
(2.3.1b)The power steering box has a seepage of fluid present
(3.7A.5c/6)The rear service brakes rate of change are at 22% throughout their operating range
(5.2.6)The offside and the nearside lower outer sills have protective covers fitted
(6.2.1)The offside door check-strap is missing
(7.1.1a)The centre exhaust silencer case is excessively deteriorated
(8.3.1d)The windscreen swept area in three seperate locations has damage present less than 040mm diameter
INTRODUCTION TO THE TEST
SECTION - 1 - LIGHTING AND SIGNALLING EQUIPMENT
SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)
SECTION - 3 - BRAKES
SECTION - 5 - SEAT BELTS
SECTION - 6 - BODY,STRUCTURE AND GENERAL ITEMS
SECTION - 7 - EXHAUST,FUEL AND EMISSIONS
SECTION - 8 - DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD
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Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Oil leak
engine managerment light on
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LA04 RFL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 LA04 RFL, 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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LA04 RFL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 June 2004.
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