MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,621 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
both front headlamp aim definition poor
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
both front headlamp aim definition poor
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Indicator switch insecure switch loose on steering colum (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
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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LF55 HLY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 LF55 HLY, 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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What year was LF55 HLY registered?
LF55 HLY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 September 2005.
Is LF55 HLY safe to buy?
The MOT history for LF55 HLY shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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