MOT Status
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99,188 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust brackets corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Both rear tyres cut to side wall not exposing cords
Ns headlight image poor
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both rear tyres cut to side wall not exposing cords
Ns headlight image poor
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front tyre worn to 3mm
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LR05 VUK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 LR05 VUK, 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 LR05 VUK registered?
LR05 VUK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 17 April 2005.
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