MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,247 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
SURFACE RUST ON N/S/F & O/S/F STEAL BRAKE PIPES
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front lens (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Arm to rear of subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Arm to rear of subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front discs cover loose
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn (5.2.3 (e))
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn both sides on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front disc cover loose
Nearside Rear fuel pipe corroded
Offside Front disc cover loose
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes over rear suspension (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes over rear suspension (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Brake pipe slightly damaged FRONT TO REAR (2.2.D.2b)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly damaged FRONT TO REAR (2.2.D.2b)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
permissible wear nearside front steering
rear fuel pipe slight corroded
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?
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LS55 FWE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 LS55 FWE, 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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LS55 FWE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 19 November 2005.
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