MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,839 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front tyre tread 2.5 mm and worn on edges
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front headlamp condensated and reducing beam image
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
centre exhaust box outer skin corroded
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system insecure centre to rear clamp missing 2 bolts and blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front tyre tread 2.5 mm and worn on edges
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front headlamp condensated and slightly reducing beam image
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
both rear brake pipes slightly corroded
Nearside Front tyre outer wall perished and splitting
Offside Rear nail in tyre
all wheel arches corroded
centre exhaust box outer skin corroded
steering damper for steering box has a slight leak
steering damper for steering box has a slight leak
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front tyre outer wall perished and splitting
Offside Rear nail in tyre
all wheel arches corroded
centre exhaust box outer skin corroded
steering damper for steering box has a slight leak
steering damper for steering box has a slight leak
nsf tyre worn on edges and cracking
both rear coil springs corroded
nearside front tyre damaged on sidewall
rear brake pipes greased ,not allowing full inspection
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
both rear coil springs corroded
nearside front tyre damaged on sidewall
rear brake pipes greased ,not allowing full inspection
1/3 of nearside front wing mirror indicator inop
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
high rise brake light inop
rear exhaust box outer skin corroded
rear pads 4mm
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
nearside rear tyre 3.5mm tread
offside rear tyre 4mm tread
slight haze around steering damper
washer fluid level low light on dash, topped up and bottle leaking
nearside rear tyre 3.5mm tread
offside rear tyre 4mm tread
slight haze around steering damper
washer fluid level low light on dash, topped up and bottle leaking
front pads low
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
front pads low
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front 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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MD53 ZHW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 MD53 ZHW, 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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MD53 ZHW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 4 February 2004.
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