MOT Status
ValidMileage
89,698 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Windscreen washer not working near side and off side (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Both front headlight lenses deteriorated
Both rear tyres slightly perishing
Engine cover + under panels fitted
o/s/f jacking bung missing
Both boot struts weak.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s/f jacking bung missing.
Both front tyres starting to perish with age
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Both front tyres starting to perish with age
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
wipers smear slightly
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
o/s/f jacking bung missing
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s/f jacking point damaged
rear brake application requires attention
undertrays fitted
see advisory sheet 495162891124
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front discs worn
outer sills covered
small stone chips in windscreen
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front discs worn/pitted
outer sills covered
under trays fitted
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
small stone chips in windscreen
under trays fitted
Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
both front tyres worn heavily on edges.Conti 205/55/16v
unable to fully check hydraulics due to wet conditions
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
slight ridge on inner surface of front discs
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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M16 OBR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 M16 OBR, 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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M16 OBR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 22 July 2004.
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