MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,843 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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All four wheel arch edges starting to corrode
Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mounting missing from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has signs of heavy surface corrosion
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Fog light missing
Offside Front Lower Crack in windscreen not affecting drivers view
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Rear exhaust mount broken
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer wall
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Propshaft universal joint worn rubber doughnut split ()
both rear coil springs corroded
centre exhaust bracket broken
centre exhaust silencers in poor condition
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
nail in N/S/F tyre
EML on
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Both head lamps have condensation on inside of lens.
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Both headlamps have condensation on inside of lens
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
cut in osr tyre and getting low
Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
cut in left rear tyre tread also appears to be down on pressure
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
cut in left rear tyre tread also appears to be down on pressure
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?
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LA53 OJJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 LA53 OJJ, 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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LA53 OJJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 January 2004.
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