MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,685 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside lower floor pan chassis rail corroding
Offside Front wing edge corroded
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os too flexi s (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ns and os corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear subframe corroding
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect ns and os lenses cloudy (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view wing mirror excessive deteriorated (3.3 (b) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside lower floor pan chassis rail corroding
Offside Front wing edge corroded
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os too flexi s (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ns and os corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear subframe corroding
Front/Rear suspension rusty
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
exhaust rusty
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Fuel system component leaking rear pipework (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
all brake discs corroded and pitted
battery charging lamp showing not charging
front suspension rusty
rear exhaust box rusty
rear suspension rusty
unable to check offside front wheel bearing
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear both sides tyres slight wear getting down
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear both sides tyres slight wear getting down
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
engine warning light on
engine warning light on
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front tyres worn on inside edges
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front tyres worn on inside edges
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Steering damper gland failed and leaking oil (2.2.C.1e)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?
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LF53 FUA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 LF53 FUA, 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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LF53 FUA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 3 February 2004.
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