MOT Status
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150,633 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and cuts in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and cuts in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
Road wheel slightly distorted all four wheels damaged on outer rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm rear ball joint excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps no number plate lights working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and cuts in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and cuts in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
Road wheel slightly distorted all four wheels damaged on outer rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
brake pipes greased
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
brake pipes greased
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside side repeater damaged
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint rear most arm ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside side repeater damaged
Oil leak ()
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush trunion (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres tread worn smooth and unevenly on the inner edge
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush trunion (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres tread worn smooth and unevenly on the inner edge
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs very worn (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?
Based on 1,335,553 MOT tests across 81,472 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LC55 VHY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 LC55 VHY, 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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LC55 VHY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 9 December 2005.
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