MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,310 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative levelling device defective (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ( front/uppermost ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front brake wear sensor insecure
brake pad warning lamp illuminanated
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords very close (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Parking brake (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords very close (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes both corroded at rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear fuel pipes corroded at rear by brake pipes
Offside Rear parking brake binding slightly
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% recorded maximum allowance is 30% (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides borderline (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
car has full size under tray
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
airbag deployed
front wiper blades deteriorating
n/s headlamp mounting damaged
n/s/f fog lamp in-op
o/s/f tyre heavily worn on inner edge
objects hanging from rtear view mirror causing obstruction to drivers view greater than 40mm in zone 'b'(removed)
n/s headlamp mounting damaged
n/s/f fog lamp in-op
front wiper blades deteriorating
airbag deployed
o/s/f tyre heavily worn on inner edge
objects hanging from rtear view mirror causing obstruction to drivers view greater than 40mm in zone 'b'(removed)
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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M500 WDB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 M500 WDB, 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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M500 WDB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 26 October 2004.
Is M500 WDB safe to buy?
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