MOT Status
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134,832 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Damaged with Sharpe edges (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle rear (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))
engine & underbody panels fitted
Offside Front BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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LJ05 XEV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 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 LJ05 XEV, 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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LJ05 XEV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 2 March 2005.
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